City of Hendersonville Invites the Community to Serve on Local Government Boards

a group of individuals serving on an advisory board sit at a large dais.

The City of Hendersonville invites community members to participate in local government by serving on a board, committee, or commission. Serving on local government boards is a great way to make an impact on the future of Hendersonville. City Council is accepting applications for a variety of board appointments, some of which require immediate fulfillment. Applications received by November 21st will be considered at the City Council’s December 4th meeting. 

Some boards consist of seats filled by people who live within the Hendersonville city limits, or residents of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and unincorporated areas of Henderson County. For residency requirements and information on each board’s purpose and meeting schedule, visit the City’s website.  

Applicants of all backgrounds with unique perspectives are encouraged to apply. Applicants are also encouraged to review the meeting schedules and residency requirements before applying to ensure they are available to become board members. 

Board meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested in seeing how an advisory board operates is welcome to attend a meeting. Locations and meeting schedules are listed on the website calendar at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events-calendar.  

The community is invited to submit applications for the following boards and commissions: 

  • Animal Services Advisory Committee 
  • Board of Adjustment 
  • Downtown Advisory Board 
  • Environmental Sustainability Board 
  • Historic Preservation Commission 
  • Planning Board 
  • Tree Board 

 

The following boards and commissions need immediate fulfillment: 

  • Board of Adjustment – 3 County appointed vacancies (must reside in the ETJ) 
  • Tree Board – 1 At-large vacancy (Can live in the city, ETJ, or County) 
  • Environmental Sustainability Board – 1 City vacancy and 1 At-large County vacancy

 

The application deadline is November 21st at 5:00 PM, for City Council to consider vacancies at their meeting on December 4, 2025. A limited number of seats are available, but applications will be kept on file for future openings. Visit https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/advisory-boards-commissions-and-committees to apply and learn more about residency and appointment requirements. 

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