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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

First and foremost, we see our membership, our peers, and our government leaders as people. We approach all collaborations through a lens of humanity and understanding. While MEMBERSHIP recruitment remains a top priority, it is constant education and ongoing conversation that elevates our power. To that end, we engage in member outreach to help people connect, and to raise issue-awareness, all while promoting relevant and factual data.

Our Members

Lend Your Experience to a Board or Commission:
Check out the menu items for each of the counties we serve. By clicking on each one, a list of the Boards and Commissions where you can serve is displayed. Or, simply keep scrolling down this page.

What We’re Doing Now: 
Although recruitment is just one small part of developing an engaged, influential, and interested membership, (Help Us Recruit Here)we must promote proper education and meaningful connections. Therefore, our agenda for membership is the following:

  • Create opportunities for master mind groups to engage across shareholder sectors and help educate each other.
  • Robust involvement in local committees and lending support to those political leaders who want to collaborate and bring solutions that help all.
  • Bring our members closer to the decision makers by bringing in leaders from Raleigh, as well as those who are leaders in their respective fields within the development community.
  • Encourage involvement in local candidate selection and support. Know who you’re voting for.
  • Provide resources to help our members become ambassadors themselves. To be a repository of accurate information and access to information is our greatest responsibility to our members.
  • Encourage our members to share their time and experience and join a Board or Commission

IREDELL COUNTY

LINK TO ALL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Local Government Boards & Committees | Iredell County, NC (iredellcountync.gov)

These would be the most relevant to our industry:

Board of Equalization & Review – The Board of Equalization and Review is the first step in the formal appeals process. If a taxpayer is not satisfied with the results of the informal review by the County Assessor’s Office, they may then file an appeal with the Board.

Carolinas Partnership – Carolinas Partnership aids in the economic development and marketing of the Charlotte region (contiguous counties to Charlotte).

Centralina Economic Development Commission – The Centralina Economic Development Commission builds collaborative partnerships to promote the growth of high technology industry clusters and to expand economic activity.

Centralina Workforce Development Board – The Centralina Workforce Development Board works with employers, job seekers, training providers, government agencies, educational institutions, and civic groups to enhance the quality of employment.

Mooresville Planning Board (ETJ) – The Mooresville Planning Board aids in determining objectives to be sought in the development of Mooresville, prepares and adopts methods for achieving these objectives, and develops and recommends policies and ordinances.

Planning Board – The Planning Board aids in determining objectives to be sought in the development of the county, prepares and adopts methods for achieving these objectives, and develops and recommends policies and ordinances in accordance with G.S. 153A-321.

Statesville Airport Authority – The Statesville Airport Authority aids in the administration and enforcement of the regulations set forth in the Statesville Code and makes further rules and regulations for safe and proper operation of the airport.

Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) – The Statesville Planning Board aids in determining objectives to be sought in the development of the City of Statesville, prepares and adopts methods for achieving these objectives, and develops and recommends policies and ordinances.

Statesville Board of Adjustment (ETJ) – The Statesville Board of Adjustment hears zoning appeals, reviews special use permits, and grants variances to the zoning ordinance.

Troutman Planning Board (ETJ) – The Troutman Planning Board aids in determining objectives to be sought in the development of Troutman, prepares and adopts methods for achieving these objectives, and develops and recommends policies and ordinances.

Troutman Board of Adjustment (ETJ) – The Troutman Board of Adjustment (ETJ) is responsible for appeals, variances, Special Use permits, and ordinance interpretation.

Zoning Board of Adjustment – The Board of Adjustment hears zoning appeals, reviews special use permits, and grants variances to the zoning ordinance. Appointments are made in accordance with G.S. 153A-345.

Mecklenburg County And City Of Charlotte

LINK TO ALL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Advisory Boards | Board of County Commissioners (mecknc.gov)

2027 Citizens Revaluation Advisory Committee (No link available yet)

The Committee will serve from March 1 – December 31, 2026. The Committee is appointed a year prior to a Countywide Reappraisal. Meetings will be held monthly (approximately). The County Assessor’s Office is in process for a Countywide Reappraisal, which will have an effective date of January 1, 2027.

The committee is charged with the responsibility of meeting with the County Assessor, management and staff to review overall operations, studying statistical reports as to the progress of the 2027 Revaluation, monitoring progress and reporting its conclusions to the Board of County Commissioners. Additional meetings with the Office of the Tax Collector, Register of Deeds or other departments may be needed. In addition to the nine (9) members appointed by the BOCC, there will be two (2) ex-officio members, a representative from the NC Dept. of Revenue and UNC School of Government.

We will update link in 2026 when available.

 

Board of Equalization and Review
The Board of Equalization and Review (BER) hears appeals of taxpayers on assessed values and reviews current assessments made by the Tax Assessor.

Building Development Commission
The Building Development Commission (BDC) shall review, advise and make recommendations to the Board and the Department regarding: land development/ building industry matters; the annual budget of County departments with land development/building regulatory functions; the methodology for establishing and the level of all fees charged; land development/building regulatory programs, processes, plans, and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness, etc.

Centralina Economic Development Commission 
The Centralina Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the greater Charlotte region and supporting the key activities proposed in the Centralina Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The strategy outlines an approach to regional growth and prosperity that builds on the region’s strengths, emphasizes key regional industry clusters, and prioritizes economic development projects.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission 
The Planning Commission was established to make studies of resources, possibilities and needs of the City, particularly with respect to conditions which may be injurious to the public welfare and make plans for the development of Mecklenburg County, including the City of Charlotte but excluding all other incorporated towns in the County. To consider the desirability, from time to time, of the extension of the limits of Charlotte and when found desirable, to prepare and present to Council a program of extension with statement of the reasons for the same.

Charlotte Water Advisory Committee 
To review all Capital Improvement items; review changes in rate-setting methodology; review changes in extension policy; sit with City Council at any hearings as required; review water and sewer extension requests; present annual report to City Council and other items as needed.

City of Charlotte Zoning Board of Adjustment 
The Zoning Board of Adjustment an eight member Board. This includes five regular members and three alternates. Five members are appointed by the Charlotte City Council, two are appointed by the Mayor of Charlotte, and one is appointed by the Mecklenburg County Commission. The appointments are for three years and each member may serve two consecutive terms. The Zoning Board of Adjustment has the authority to hear and decide appeals from a decision made by the Zoning Administrator and to hear and decide petitions for variances from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.

Appointments are made for three-year terms with no one serving more than two, consecutive, full terms. The appointee must live in the City of Charlotte ETJ (i.e. not living within the City limits but within the City’s zoning jurisdiction.)

Storm Water Advisory Committee 
To review and recommend storm water management policies, policy changes, long-range plans and their budgetary and rate impacts. Review and comment on capital improvement programs. Review and comment on the annual operating budget for their respective service charge areas, including but not limited to, public education activities, customer service, and the building and collections system. Hear appeals and reach decisions on: service charges, credits, and adjustments. Hear requests for changes from City and County staff and from private parties and make recommendations to the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners on the following matters: the application, modification, and enforcement of storm water policies.

* Schools, colleges, hospitals, or churches – (INST) 1 member
* Industry, manufacturing, or commercial – (IND) 1 member
* Environmental organizations – (ENV) 1 member
* Financial, accounting, or legal professional – (FLP) 1 member
* Developer or land development design professional – (DEV) 1 member
* General Contractor – (GC) 1 member
* Residential neighborhoods – (RESI) 3 members

Town of Cornelius Planning Board
Contact staff advisor for more information.

Town of Davidson Planning Board 
The Planning Board serves as an advisory board to the Board of Commissioners on all matters of planning and zoning. Specifically, the board renders opinions and makes recommendations regarding the planning ordinance, land use plans, and development projects in accordance with the provisions established in the Davidson Planning Ordinance, Section 13.

Town of Huntersville Planning Board 
The Planning Board functions as an advisory board to the Town Board on all requests for changes in the zoning laws, and ordinances of the Town of Huntersville subdivision requests pursuant to the Huntersville Subdivision Ordinance and is empowered to make recommendations to the Town Board, or other governmental agencies consistent with the Planning Board’s charged obligation to provide for proper planning for the future growth of the Town of Huntersville, and its environs.

Town Of Matthews Planning Board 
The Planning Board investigates town plans and growth and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

Town of Mint Hill Board of Adjustment 
The Board of Adjustment hears zoning appeals and requests for variances from the zoning ordinance.

Town of Mint Hill Planning Board 
The Planning Board advises the mayor and commissioners on zoning and land use decisions in the town.

Town Of Pineville Planning Board 
The Planning Board advises the Mayor and Town Council on zoning and land use decisions in the town and generally meets when needed.

City of Charlotte Boards and Commissions:

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Boards and Commissions – City of Charlotte (charlottenc.gov)

Alternative Compliance Review Committee (O)
The Alternative Compliance Review Committee (ACRC) was established on April 15, 2019, by City Council action. The Committee’s responsibilities include: Review submittals for alternative compliance, receive applicant and public input on submittals, and make recommendations to the Charlotte Planning, Design and Development Director, based on criteria in Chapter 15 of the Charlotte Zoning Ordinance and their expertise; Adopt rules of procedure necessary for administration of Committee’s responsibilities, not inconsistent with the Zoning Ordinance; Submit an annual written report to the City Clerk for distribution to the Mayor and City Council, as per adopted City Council policy for administrative committees.

Charlotte Equitable Development Commission (O/E) 
The Charlotte Equitable Development Commission was created with the adoption of the Future Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan by City Council resolution on June 21, 2021. The Commission is charged with advising in the assessment of infrastructure throughout the city and recommending strategies that balance equitable investments in areas most in need, including areas with absent and insufficient facilities, areas growing fastest, and areas targeted for growth. The Commission will work with the Office of Strategy and Budget to provide input on the development and/or implementation of the city’s proposed Capital Investment Plan. The Commission will provide regular updates to the Budget and Governance Council Committee and quarterly reports to the entire Council.

Charlotte Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization Commission (Charlotte’s NEST) (O/E) 
The Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization Commission (NEST) was created with the adoption of the Future Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan by City Council resolution on June 21, 2021. The Commission is established for a 3-year period beginning in 2022. The Commission is charged with reviewing and recommending specific anti-displacement strategies and specific tools for protecting residents of moderate to high vulnerability of displacement. The Commission will make regular reports to the Housing, Safety, and Community Committee and to the entire Council.

Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission (O)
The mission of the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission (CTAC) is to achieve community-wide recognition that trees and landscaping are an integral part of our quality of life, and it is the responsibility of all residents to provide for and protect our urban forest environment.

CTAC serves to advocate for the preservation and ongoing renewal of Charlotte’s urban forest and landscape; to educate the residents of Charlotte about the importance of trees and landscaping as they pertain to our quality of life; and, to advise and support City Council and assist City leaders on issues affecting Charlotte’s urban forest. CTAC also reviews and makes recommendations regarding the Charlotte Tree Ordinance.

Charlotte Water Advisory Committee (E)
The Charlotte Water Advisory Committee reviews and makes recommendations on all capital improvement programs for water and sewer facilities and changes to such programs; proposes changes in the method for determining water and sewer charges; and proposes changes in policy for extending water and sewer services.

Planning Commission (O/E)
The Planning Commission was formed by an Interlocal Agreement as a planning advisory body to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in 1954; the agreement was renewed in 1988. Its primary responsibility is to guide growth and development for the City of Charlotte and the unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County through short and long-term planning. The Planning Commission principally conducts its business in two committees: The Planning Committee and the Zoning Committee.

The Planning Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. to discuss long range policy issues such as area plans and Mandatory Referrals. The Committee makes recommendations concerning land use, urban design, transportation and other policies relevant to the planning process and also reviews and recommends action on capital projects and on acquisition or sale of real property (Mandatory Referrals).

The Zoning Committee meets generally 15 days after the City Council Zoning Meeting (the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.) to review and discuss rezoning petitions. The Committee makes recommendations concerning rezonings, zoning ordinances and regulations to Charlotte City and hears and decides on subdivision variances and appeals. Zoning Committee members are required to attend City Council rezoning hearings held the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Storm Water Advisory Committee (O/E) 
The Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC) was established in 1993 to review and make recommendations regarding storm water management policies, policy changes, and long-range plans; to review and comment on the annual capital improvement program and operating budget; to hear appeals and decide on violations, fee credits, service charges and adjustments; and, to make recommendations on applications, modifications and enforcement to storm water policies.

Zoning Board Of Adjustment (B/O/E) 
The Zoning Board of Adjustment serves to hear and decide appeals from, and to review any specific order, requirement, decision, interpretation, or determination made by the Zoning Administration of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Standards Department.

UNION COUNTY

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Boards & Committees | Union County, NC (unioncountync.gov)

Agricultural Advisory Board
The Union County Agricultural Advisory Board was established to implement the provisions of the Union County Voluntary Agricultural District & Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance. The Advisory Board consists of nine voting members and three nonvoting members, all appointed by the Board of Commissioners; provided however, that the number of voting members may be increased without amendment to the Ordinance if necessary.

Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment consists of five regular members and two alternates, all appointed by the Board of Commissioners. All regular members and alternates shall reside within the County. Board of adjustment regular members and alternates shall be appointed for three-year staggered terms, but both regular members and alternates may continue to serve until their successors have been appointed.

Centralina Workforce Development Board
Union County has four (4) members on the twenty-four (24) member Workforce Development Board (WDB) nominated by the County Commissioners (based on recommendations from appropriate agencies) and appointed by the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium to serve two-year terms. A majority of members of the Workforce Development Board must be from the private sector. The Chairperson of the Workforce Development Board shall be a Private Sector member. The membership categories are mandated by Federal legislation. While other individuals may be appointed to replace current members whose terms expire, they must be selected from the categories indicated. Retirees are not eligible to serve. The Board establishes workforce investment policies and develops the comprehensive local workforce development plan for the region. The Board initiates planning, negotiation, and integration of various workforce preparedness services at the local level, in addition to coordinating workforce investment activities with economic development strategies. The core functions of the Centralina WDB are policy guidance (strategic planning and establishing local objectives); coordination and negotiation (connecting and brokering activities; coordinating workforce investment activities with economic development strategies; negotiating local performance measures); and program oversight (program planning, labor market information, career center chartering, youth activities oversight, plan review, and evaluation/monitoring).

Board of Equalization and Review
The Board of Equalization and Review is composed of five members, except that the Board of Commissioners may appoint up to four additional members to serve solely during a reappraisal year. This five-person board reviews the listings and valuations assigned to property by the Assessor’s Office, making whatever changes necessary to ensure that the values meet the standards established by State law. The Board hears property owner appeals concerning the value assigned by the Assessor’s Office and has the authority to make adjustments, upward or downward, necessary to bring the valuation into line with the standards established by law. In performing these two general responsibilities, the Board of Equalization and Review has power to investigate, employ expert assistance, and subpoena any persons and records needed to obtain information pertinent to its inquiry. NOTICE OF MEETINGS Of the Union County BOARD of EQUALIZATION & REVIEW Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322 the Union County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear upon application, taxpayers that own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Union County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities required by law. Meetings will begin promptly as scheduled in the Commissioners Board Room 1st Floor, Union County Government Center, 500 North Main Street in Monroe, NC. Owners of real property that receive an assessment notice after the adjournment of the Board of Equalization and Review may file a request for appeal within 15 days after the date of the notice. Owners of taxable personal property or classified motor vehicles may file a request for appeal within 30 days after the date of the tax bill. The schedule for the hearing of appeals will be posted at the Office of the County Assessor, serving as Clerk to the Board of Equalization and Review, and will also be provided to individuals and organizations that have requested notice pursuant to G.S. 143-318.12. All requests for hearing must be made in writing to: Robin E. Merry, Clerk Union County Board of Equalization & Review 500 N. Main Street, Suite 236 PO Box 97 Monroe, NC 28111-0097 (704) 283-3746.

Monroe/Union Economic Development Advisory Board
The 24-member Economic Development Advisory Board shall advise both County and City concerning economic development policies, incentives, recruitment and retention practices. The Advisory Board shall be composed as follows:

  • Eight voting members appointed by City
  • Eight voting members appointed by County
  • Eight non-voting ex officio members composed of the City Manager, Monroe Mayor, Monroe City Council Representative, the County Manager, County Board of Commissioners Representative, President of South Piedmont Community College, President of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, and Superintendent of Union County Public Schools. Voting members shall serve for terms of three years.

The Monroe City Council Representative and County Board of Commissioners representative, as ex officio nonvoting members, shall serve for such terms as determined by the City Council and Board of Commissioners, respectively. All terms shall begin on January 1 and expire on December 31 of the last year of the member’s term, provided that each member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. A member can serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms.

Planning Board
The Planning Board may:

  1. Make studies and recommend to the Board plans, goals, and objectives relating to the growth, development and redevelopment of the county.
  2. Develop and recommend to the Board policies, ordinances, administrative procedures and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner.
  3. Make recommendations to the Board concerning proposed zoning map changes.
  4. Hear and decide applications for major development permits.
  5. Perform any other duties assigned by the Board.

Composition of Board:

A. Number of members: seven (7) plus two (2) alternates.
B. Term: three (3) years (Initial Board to serve staggered terms)
C. Requirements of who appoints: Union County Board of Commissioners

 

Town of Indian Trail Planning Board
The Planning Department coordinates planning and construction activities for town.

Town of Marshville Planning Board
The Marshville Planning Board is tasked with the responsibility of items such as making recommendations to the Town Council on amendments to the Land Use Plan and Land Use Ordinance, new development requests, and applications for rezoning of the property. All property within the town limits and within the boundaries of the Town of Marshville falls under the purview of the Planning Board

Town of Marvin Planning Board
The Planning Board is an advisory board that serves at the discretion of the Council. The Board is charged with developing and maintaining a cooperative planning program to benefit the residents of the Village of Marvin. The duties of the Board relate directly to planning and land development. The Board provides recommendations to the Council in accordance with, and/or regarding, ordinances, land use plan, NC Statutes on Planning & Development, Public Involvement Meeting comments, and staff recommendations. The Board reviews text and zoning amendments and makes recommendations to the Council.

Town of Monroe Planning Board
The Planning Board is responsible primarily for reviewing development applications for subdivisions, site plans, special use permits and freshwater wetland permits in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Town of Monroe Code and New York State Town Law and ensures that each application complies with the regulations implementing the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. The Planning Board also has historic preservation and architectural review authority. The Planning Board coordinates its review with the Monroe Environmental Conservation Commission, the Town Board, and the Zoning Board of Appeals as needed.

Town of Stallings Planning Board
The Planning Department administers the Stallings Development Ordinance (SDO), Comprehensive Land Use Plan, addresses permitting, new development, subdivisions, rezonings and plan review. We also facilitate the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board.

Town of Waxhaw Planning Board
– The duties of Planning Board include administering the Land Development Code (LDC), addressing, permitting, subdivision and plan review, regularly updating the Town’s Future Land Use Plan, and providing support to the Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Board of Commissioners.

Town of Weddington Planning Board
The Planning Board of the Town of Weddington is an advisory board that reviews subdivision plats and changes to the Town’s Ordinances and discusses matters related to land use and development.  They are a recommending body for the Town Council.

Village of Wesley Chapel Planning Board
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