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Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees
Current members in the positions must reapply if they wish to continue to serve. However, reappointment is not guaranteed. Appointments are made at the discretion of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners.
How to Apply:
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.
Agriculture Advisory Board: This board advises the Board of Commissioners on agricultural issues and related land use issues and reviews applications for farm properties to be designated as a Voluntary Agriculture District to make sure they meet state requirements.
The Agriculture Advisory Board has two (2) At-Large vacancies with terms expiring June 30, 2029.
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 four (4) At-Large vacancies with terms 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) ensures that appropriate intermediate dispositional options are available and prioritizes funding for dispositions of intermediate and community level sanctions for court adjudicated juveniles pursuant to minimum standards adopted by the NC Department of Juvenile Justice, evaluates programs developed and supported by the JCPC for effectiveness and continued need, assesses the needs of delinquent and at-risk juveniles in Orange and Chatham Counties and reports those findings to County Commissioners, and plans for the establishment of a permanent funding stream for delinquency prevention services.
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has two (2) At-Large vacancies.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: This Board holds hearings and makes decisions for appeals and variances of the county land use and development regulations. All applicants should live outside any of the town limits and extraterritorial districts of the incorporated towns in Chatham County. The board meets as needed, which may be infrequent, meeting once over several years. Candidates must commit to extensive training with the County attorney.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment has one (1) vacancy for an Alternate for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029.