Boards and Commissions Last updated or reviewed on April 17, 2026 Announcements: Advisory Board and Commission Meeting Suspension Update NOTICE: All regular meetings of the following 13 advisory boards will remain meeting as-needed until June 30, 2027, unless noticed otherwise. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee African American Heritage Committee Asheville-Buncombe Riverfront Commission Asheville Downtown Commission Audit Committee Community Entertainment Facilities Commission Human Relations Commission Multimodal Transportation Commission Neighborhood Advisory Committee Noise Advisory Board Public Art & Culture Commission Sustainability Advisory Committee Urban Forestry Commission These boards shall meet when tasks are assigned by the Asheville City Council, a Council Committee, or a department director. Members of boards that are meeting on an as-needed basis have the following pathways to propose new tasks that have not been directed by City Council: Ask their board’s representative on the Helene Recovery Boards to present the idea to their respective Recovery Board. Communicate the idea to a Council Committee. Communicate the idea to City Council. Ask their board chair to present the idea to the department director who provides support to their board (e.g., Urban Forestry Master Plan, Arts & Culture Plan, Home Repair, Resilience Hubs, etc.). Your Voice Matters Have you ever wanted to make a difference? 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? Do you want to be a part of the body that is responsible for making decisions regarding policy, service and education? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time to take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task by serving on one of the many committees we have to offer. Through a variety of boards and commissions established by the Asheville City Council, members of the public may provide input on the policies that shape their government and their city. Board members and commissioners generally serve as unpaid volunteers, but the rewards can be gratifying: members meet other residents with similar interests, they learn about the city, and they help shape the future of Asheville. Being on a board or commission requires a significant personal commitment, so applicants should consider their ability to commit their time and personal energy before applying. Board and Commission Vacancies Below is a list of current and upcoming board and commission vacancies. Please visit each board’s webpage for more information about its scope of work. The deadline for applications for the boards listed below is Sunday, May 17, 2026, unless noted otherwise. City Council will review applications and consider appointments at the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting. If you want to be notified when new vacancies are announced, please email boards@ashevillenc.gov to be added to the email distribution list. African American Heritage Commission (1 vacancy) Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency Board (1 vacancy) Asheville-Buncombe Riverfront Commission (1 vacancy) Must be a Housing Authority resident/staff or voucher recipient who resides in the committee’s service area Board of Electrical Examiners (1 vacancy) Must be a licensed architect or engineer Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (1 vacancy) Must be a restaurant owner, owner of a brewery, distillery, or winery open for tours or tastings, or executive director of a ticketed arts organization Design Review Committee (1 vacancy) At-large seat Preference for applicants with a demonstrated special interest, experience or education in architecture, historic preservation, landscape architecture, urban planning or related fields Preference for applicants who represent at least one of the following: persons with disabilities, transit users, and/or seniors. Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (1 vacancy) Must be a registered voter of the City of Asheville Applicants should have 1) experience in aviation, 2) experience in travel and tourism, 3) experience in one or more of marketing, business development, or economic development, or 4) experience in logistics, construction and/or facilities management, law, accounting and/or finance Historic Resources Commission (3 vacancies) Must be a City resident Preference for applicants with a demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history, archaeology, or architecture or related fields Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (1 vacancy) Members of this board are appointed by the Mayor, not City Council Neighborhood Advisory Committee (1 vacancy) Must be a City resident or reside within one mile of City limits At-large Seat Planning and Zoning Commission (3 vacancies) Must be a City resident Board & Commission Application Application Process Prospective Applicants First, determine which board or commission interests you. Board and commission meetings are open to the public, so potential applicants are encouraged to attend monthly meetings or watch recordings of previous meetings. Meeting dates, times, and locations vary and are available on individual board and commission web pages. You may apply for up to three boards at a time. Please review our FAQ document for more information. Note: Complete application forms are subject to NC public records laws and are posted online for the City Council and public review. Application Note: You may apply for up to three boards at a time. After your application is received, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the City Clerk’s Office. If you do not receive an email within a day after submittal, please contact boards@ashevillenc.gov to make sure that your application has reached the City Clerk’s Office. Once an application is received, the city will place your name on the resource list for that particular board. Applications are kept on file for consideration for one year. If you are not appointed within a year, you will need to submit a new application for further consideration. Qualifications City residents are given preference. However, Council may appoint a non-City resident to some hard-to-fill seats, seats requiring special skills or expertise, or unless otherwise specified or provided for by law or Council action. Some board seats have specific eligibility requirements. All requirements will be listed above in the “board and commission vacancies” section. Please carefully review the requirements prior to submitting your application. Interview When vacancies occur, the City Council will review the resource list and may schedule interviews. You will be contacted directly if it is necessary for you to interview for an appointment. ADA Accommodations The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability with respect to all terms and conditions of access to its activities, programs, and services. If you need any reasonable accommodation to make your board service more effective, please email the City’s ADA Coordinator, Brad Stein, at bstein@ashevillenc.gov, to discuss your accommodation request. The City will consider whether your request can be reasonably accommodated. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For more information about the City of Asheville’s ADA policy and contact information for the ADA coordinator, please visit the Americans with Disabilities Act webpage. Board and Commission Resources Board and Commission Resource Folder – folder containing Board and Commission policies, handbooks, resources, and annual reports, etc. Board and Commission Member Resource Hub – centralized webpage for board member resources and announcements Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)– for anyone considering serving on a City board or commission City Engagement Hub– Online hub for Board and Commission meetings and public participation information For general questions about boards and commissions or to sign up for email notifications about board vacancies, please email boards@ashevillenc.gov. If you would like to receive email updates about the activities of a particular board, please contact the assigned staff contact for that board. City Managed Boards and Commissions 2026 Meeting Information City of Asheville Event Calendar The Board and Commission Meeting Information webpage lists the 2026 regular meeting and staff contact information for City Managed Boards. For meeting information on Boards/Commissions not managed by the City, but to which City Council appoints members, please visit the Non City-managed Boards webpage.
