Press release from the city of Asheville:
The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you wondered, “Can the City
benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and
future? If yes, take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task by serving on one of the many committees the City has to offer.Please visit the City’s Boards and Commissions webpage for a Boards and Commissions Application
or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5839 or by email to boards@ashevillenc.gov.CURRENT VACANCIES:
The deadline for applications for these openings is
Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION – The Commission shall have the following powers
and duties: (1) Develop rules for the conduct of its business, including but not limited to meeting
schedules, election of officers, voting, subcommittees, et al.; (2) Develop a plan to identify, create,
encourage, promote and implement projects that will recognize, increase and expand the awareness
of the contributions of African-Americans throughout the City-County area; and (3) Create plans to
identify and recognize sites in the community that are significant to African-American history;
encourage and promote economic activity related to the African American community; and propose
other projects that are consistent with the goals of the Commission.BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS – The current vacancy is for a journeyman. Please note
qualifications on application. The members of the Board examine applicants for licenses for the
transaction of other related business. Please include on your application the types of licenses or
certifications you hold.DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE – Current vacancies are for one from the Asheville Area
Redevelopment Commission (AARRC) and two at-large from the public. The Design Review
Committee was created to perform design review for all major works in the River District Design
Review area, the Central Business District, and hotels outside of those areas. The strongest
applicants will have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in architecture, historic
preservation, landscape architecture, urban planning or related fields. Preference will be given to
applicants who represent at least one of the following: persons with disabilities, transit users, and/or
seniors.HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION -The Historic Resources Commission is charged with
preserving and protecting the cultural and architectural character of Asheville and Buncombe County.
In addition to reviewing proposed projects affecting locally designated historic properties, the HRC is
responsible for recommending local district and landmark designation to the City Council. The HRC
also functions as an educational resource within the community, and strives to foster Asheville’s
unique sense of place through its preservation efforts. Members must have demonstrated special
interest, experience or education in history, architecture, archeology, architectural history, historic
preservation, landscape architecture or related field.
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