Chatham County issued the following announcement on Aug. 2.
Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for two upcoming vacancies on key advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for interested residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference in the community. Individuals must be a resident of Chatham County to serve on advisory committees. The deadline to submit applications to serve in these vacant positions is Friday, August 20, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
Environmental Review Advisory Committee
Chatham County seeks applicants to a vacancy for its Environmental Review Advisory Committee (ERAC), which advises the Board of Commissioners on environmental policy and related county ordinances and serves on the Chatham County Watershed Review Board. The Board of Commissioners especially seeks applicants with environmental expertise or interests.
The vacancy is for Commissioner District 3 for a partial term ending June 30, 2023, but the person appointed would be eligible for reappointment to a full three-year term. Anyone interested in the position should apply regardless of where they live in the county.
A map of commissioner districts and an online application form can be found at www.chathamnc.org/CommitteeAppointments. Applicants who would like an email or printed copy of the form, may call Lindsay Ray at 919-545-8302 or email her at lindsay.ray@chathamcountync.gov.
The ERAC typically meets six or more times a year on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Pittsboro area. To find out more about the ERAC, visit the county website.
Agriculture Advisory Board
Chatham County seeks applicants for a vacancy on the Agriculture Advisory Board. The advisory board especially needs a member from the Southwest quadrant of the county, but anyone in the county may apply.
The Agriculture Advisory Board advises the Board of Commissioners on agricultural issues and related land use issues. The board also reviews applications for farm properties to be designated as a Voluntary Agriculture District to make sure they meet state requirements.
The open seat’s term will expire June 30, 2023, but the person appointed would be eligible for reappointment to a full three-year term.
The board typically meets eight to ten times a year at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro. More information about the Agriculture Advisory Board may be found on the county website.
To complete an online application specifically for service for the Agriculture Advisory Board, applicants may visit https://chathamnc.seamlessdocs.com/f/AgBoardApplication. They can also contact Lindsay Ray at 919-545-8302 or lindsay.ray@chathamcountync.gov to obtain a printed or emailed copy.
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