July 26, 2026
The city of Brevard and Transylvania County government are seeking qualified volunteer applicants for their municipal boards and councils.
Citizen engagement with local government is one of the best ways to make sure the decision-making that affects everyday services, local policies, and ongoing regional projects reflects the real needs and wants of our community.
Currently, the city has openings for an alternate member on the Brevard Board of Adjustment (which handles zoning regulation appeals and requests, including applications for special use permits); a veterinarian on the Dangerous Dog Appellate Board which reviews appeals from owners/keepers of dogs that have been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous; a regular member on the ABC Board which adopts rules for the Brevard ABC system—preferably with retail or restaurant experience; and a regular member on the Brevard Planning Board which weighs in on comprehensive plans for land use and development within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Applicants interested in serving on the Brevard Planning Board, whihc prepares and manages comprehensive and coordinated plans for the physical development within the city and its extra-territorial jurisdiction such as the Land Use Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, Transportation Plan and floodplain, will be accepted until Aug. 14, 2026. Each appointment is for a three-year term beginning October 2026 and expiring in September 2029. All applicants must be residents of the City of Brevard.
Visit the Boards and Committees page to apply using the City’s online application portal. Applicants should choose the “statutory/code committee” option.
Additional information and applications can be found on the City’s website. Members of the public are invited to submit an application for any city board or committee at any point, even if there are no current openings.
For more information on how to apply for city boards and committees, contact City Clerk Denise Hodsdon at denise.hodsdon@cityofbrevard.com or by phone at 828-885-5614.
The Transylvania County Board of Commissioners invites interested residents to apply for appointment to the following citizen advisory councils: Board of Health, Brevard Board of Adjustment & Appeal, Council on Aging (Regional), Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Library Board of Trustees, Nursing & Adult Care Home Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission and County Personnel Board.
All of the above council applications are due by Sept. 1, except the Personnel Board which is due Aug. 1
Applications are accepted throughout the year and remain active for two years. Residents are encouraged to apply even if the desired position is not currently vacant. All applicants must be residents of Transylvania County.
To apply for county appointments, visit www.transylvaniacounty.org. Select “our county > citizen advisory councils” from the menu.
Interested citizens are encouraged to apply by the applicable deadline.
Questions regarding vacancies, eligibility requirements, or the appointment process may be directed to Clerk to the Board Trisha Hogan at trisha.hogan@transylvaniacounty.org or (828) 884-1936.
