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City of Fayetteville urges residents to apply to join a City board or commission; Fayetteville OutFront to hold meeting to discuss boards and commissions Dec. 16

By Staff Report, posted 7 months ago

Fayetteville residents are encouraged to apply for upcoming vacancies for the City’s boards and commissions.  

Boards and commissions are made up of volunteers appointed by City Council to serve as advisors who help shape Fayetteville's policies and programs. This is a great way for residents to engage in their community.

Some boards may require appointees to have a special license or meet certain professional requirements.  

There will be a public meeting to discuss what it means to serve on a City board or commission. This Fayetteville OutFront meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the FAST Center, 505 Franklin St., in the Transit Community Room on the second floor.  

The following boards and commissions have vacancies for residents to apply: 

  • Airport Commission – 3 Vacancies 
  • Audit Committee – 2 Vacancies 
  • Board of Advisors for the Woodpeckers Capital Reserve Account – 1 Vacancy 
  • Community Police Advisory Board – 4 Vacancies 
  • Fair Housing Board – 2 Vacancies 
  • Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT) – 4 Vacancies 
  • Fayetteville City Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies 
  • Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commissions – 2 Vacancies 
  • Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission – 3 Vacancies 
  • Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission – 1 Vacancy 
  • Historic Resources Commission – 2 Vacancies 
  • Joint Fayetteville-Cumberland County Senior Citizens Advisory Commission – 5 Vacancies 
  • Stormwater Advisory Board – 1 Vacancy 

Residents can apply now through Jan. 31 at FayettevilleNC.gov/Boards. Qualified applications will be presented to the Appointments Committee in February. City Council will then approve the recommended applicants at a regular meeting in March. 

For more information on how to get involved on boards and commissions, please email boards@fayettevillenc.gov or call the clerk’s office at 910-433-1312. 

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