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Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees
Some vacancies are specific to geographic areas aligned with county commissioner districts. A map of commissioner districts is on the Chatham County website. Residents can also look up their commissioner district for their address on the NC State Board of Elections website.
Interested individuals can complete an online application on the County website. To request a printed application, please contact Jenifer Johnson at jenifer.johnson@chathamcountync.gov or 919-542-8200.
Appearance Commission: This committee oversees programs to enhance the appearance of the county and reviews and comments on non-residential site plans for Business, Industrial, Conditional Zoning Districts, and Conditional Use Permits.
The Appearance Commission has an At-Large vacancy expiring June 30, 2029.
Community Advisory Committee for Nursing and Adult Care Homes: This committee serves as a central point for fostering increased community involvement in adult care homes and nursing homes.
The Community Advisory Committee for Nursing and Adult Care Homes has several vacancies.
Housing Authority: The Housing Authority oversees federal funds to help qualified low-income residents with their rental payments. The authority also works with some families in the rental subsidy program to develop a five-year plan to become self-sufficient and help others in the program become homeowners through subsidized mortgages.
The Housing Authority has several vacancies.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council: The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) works to ensure that effective, community-based options are available for juveniles involved in the court system. The Council prioritizes funding for intermediate and community-level programs that meet standards set by the NC Department of Juvenile Justice. It also evaluates the effectiveness of programs it supports, identifies the needs of delinquent and at-risk youth in Orange and Chatham counties, and reports its findings to County Commissioners. In addition, the JCPC develops plans to establish a stable, long-term funding source for delinquency prevention services.
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has two At-Large vacancies.
Individuals with questions may contact the office of Clerk to the Board Jenifer Johnson at 919-542-8200 or jenifer.johnson@chathamcountync.gov.