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Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees

Post Date:07/02/2026 1:57 PM

PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several vacancies on its advisory committees. Serving on a committee is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues that matter and make a difference in the community. The application deadline is Friday, July 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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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.

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.

Climate Change Advisory Committee: This committee advises the Board of Commissioners related to climate change impacts in Chatham County. It also looks at such concepts as: reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (primarily CO2) with related improvements in air quality; promoting the use of renewable energy, promoting carbon neutral/green building standards for new and existing buildings (both public and private), and encouraging resilient conservation–oriented land uses and both residential and commercial land development standards that foster climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The Climate Change Advisory Committee has one vacancy expiring February 28, 2028.

Community Advisory Committee: 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.

Planning Board: This board advises the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on planning, zoning and subdivision issues.

The Planning Board has a District 4 Recommended vacancy expiring December 31, 2026.

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