Introduction
Mount Airy is fortunate to have so many citizens interested in serving their community. We have a number of Commissions, Committee(s) & Task Force(s) that assist the town in addressing issues. If you are interested in serving on a commission, committee or task force, you should contact Town Hall and/or the Mayor by sending a letter or e-mail.
- If you are interested in serving the community through one of the town Commissions, Committee(s) or Task Force(s), even if there is no vacancy you should not hesitate to let us know. Vacancies often come up given the number of commissions we have and it is very helpful to know who would be interested in serving when vacancies occur.
- It helps if you outline the nature of your interest and whether you are primarily interested in certain commissions.
- Your background and reason for interest is always helpful in guiding our decision as to how the town can offer you a worthwhile experience, and how your service can best benefit the town.
- If you are applying for a specific vacancy, certainly let us know that also.
- Commission Guidelines recently passed by the Town Council (Aug 2006), all
commissions may have alternate members who will be able to serve in the absence
of a regular member. The purpose of this requirement is to better ensure a quorum for
commissions in conducting business. Alternate members attend meetings along with
regular members and may participate in discussions and may vote whenever a regular member
is absent. Interested citizens are encouraged to apply.
Commissions, Committee(s) & Task Force(s)
- Beautification Commission - a seven member board (within Parks and Recreation) responsible for promoting, coordinating, encouraging, recommending, and implementing projects within the Town as they relate to plants, trees, and the general care of Town property.
- Board of Appeals - a five member quasi-judicial board that decides on special exceptions and variances. Meets periodically as needed, depending on applications.
- Board of Supervisors of Elections - a three-member board that is activated and/or appointed in January of each election year to supervise the March nominations meeting and May elections.
- Economic Development Commission - a nine member commission responsible for providing advice on the future commercial development of the town. Advises town council on methods to encourage industrial and commercial development and attempts to provide long term planning for future economic development.
- Ethics Commission - a four member board responsible for processing ethics related complaints and making determinations on the allegations, issuing advisory opinions concerning the applicability of the Town's ethics provisions, conducting public information programs regarding the purpose and applicability of the ethics provisions, and receiving and maintaining all required ethics related forms.
- Parks and Recreation Board - a seven to nine member board responsible for oversight of the town's recreational facilities and parks, including grants, maintenance, capital improvements, acquisitions and allocation of fields and space for youth athletics.
- Planning and Zoning Commission - a seven member board responsible for land use and development regulations, enforcement of zoning, sign, and subdivision ordinances.
- Sanitation and Recycling Commission - a seven member board responsible for encouraging recycling and providing oversight to trash collection within the town. Sets guidelines and rules for recycling and trash collection.
- Streets and Roads Commission - a seven member board responsible for reviewing speeding concerns and street design issues, as well as recommending steps the town can take to reduce speed. Responsible for considering road improvement projects and advising on road maintenance concerns.
- Water and Sewer Commission
Vacancies