Apply to Be on a Board, Council, or Committee

 Vacancies and/or expiration’s on county-appointed boards, councils, authorities, and committees will be posted here, when applicable. 

Cherokee County Board of Social Services

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for appointments to the Cherokee County Board of Social Services for a three-year term. This is a volunteer board, with members receiving a small meeting stipend.  More information on the Board of Social Services can be found here. Applicants must provide proof of Cherokee County residency with application. Open until filled.

Region A Community Care Advisory Committee

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is seeking letters of interest from persons interested in serving on the Cherokee County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to work to maintain the spirit of residents' Bill of Rights, as well as promote community involvement and cooperation with adult care homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled. The Community Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee. Involvement on the committee will require participation in various activities; including, training, visiting homes, talking with residents, conferences with administrators, quarterly committee meetings, complaint investigations, and report writing. Persons interested in serving on this committee should submit a board application to: Cherokee County Clerk to the Board, 75 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906. Applicants must provide proof of Cherokee County residency with application. Open until filled.

Economic Development Commission

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for appointments to the Cherokee County Economic Development Commission for  a four-year term. The purpose of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) is to promote and stimulate the development of all economic sectors within the County.  The powers and the duties of the commission shall encompass all aspects as described in NCGS Chapter 158-8 through 158-15.  These activities include, but are not limited to, the creation of capital investment and employment opportunities through solicitation of new business and industry and expansion of existing business concerns. Applicants must provide proof of Cherokee County residency with application. Open until filled.

The application can be found here.

Applications can be obtained at the link above, or via e-mail request to maria.hass@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.

Applicants must be a resident of Cherokee County.