Politics

City invites residents to apply for advisory board seats

The city's Diversity & Inclusion Committee is one of the advisory boards that has openings.

By Lightning Reports, Published: March 1, 2023

The city of Hendersonville is inviting community members to participate in local government by serving on a board, committee, or commission.

Serving on local government boards is one of the leading ways residents can make a positive impact on the future of Hendersonville. City Council is accepting applications for a variety of board appointments. Applications received by May 5 will be considered at the City Council’s regular June meeting.  

Hendersonville strives for diverse representation on boards and commissions. Residents of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Members are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to advise the mayor and City Council on a variety of issues. Volunteering to serve is a constructive way to use one’s knowledge and experience to have an active voice in local government.
  
Some boards consist of seats filled by people who live within the Hendersonville city limits, or residents of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and unincorporated areas of Henderson County. For residency requirements and information on each board’s purpose and meeting schedule, visit the city’s website.

Board meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested in seeing how an advisory board operates is welcome to attend a meeting. Locations and meeting schedules are listed on the website calendar at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events-calendar  

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, May 5, for the council to consider vacancies at its June 1 meeting. A limited number of seats are available. Visit https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/boards-and-commissions to apply and learn more about residency and appointment requirements.

Those interested are invited to submit applications for:
· Animal Services Advisory Committee
· Board of Adjustment   
· Business Advisory Committee
· Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee
· Downtown Advisory Board
· Environmental Sustainability Board
· Historic Preservation Commission
· Planning Board
· Tree Board
· Walk of Fame Steering Committee