Politics

City invites residents to apply for board seats

By Lightning Reports, Published: April 17, 2021

The city of Hendersonville invites city residents to consider serving on one of the 15 boards, commissions, and committees that advise the mayor and City Council on a variety of issues.

Applications are due to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. Monday, May 3, for consideration by City Council at its May 6 meeting.

Visit https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov and click on Boards & Commissions under the Government tab to access an application, additional information, and residency requirements for each advisory board.

The following groups currently have vacancies:
• ABC Board - 1 vacancy
• Animal Services Advisory Committee - 4 vacancies
• Board of Adjustment - 1 City vacancy, 1 County ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) vacancy
• Business Advisory Committee - 2 vacancies
• Downtown Advisory Board - 1 vacancy for MSD (Main Street District) Stakeholder and 2 vacancies for Members-At-Large
• Environmental Sustainability Board - 4 vacancies
• Housing Authority Board - Mayor Appointment - 1 vacancy
• NEW: Diversity & Inclusion Committee AND Stormwater Advisory Committee – multiple vacancies
The City Council is also soliciting applicants and expects to officially form the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Stormwater Advisory Committee later in 2021. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. For detailsgo to https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov and search boards & commissions for more details. For additional information contact City Clerk Angela Reece at (828) 697-3005.