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 plan and hold a myriad of events to encourage the exchange of ideas, to help people connect, and to raise issue-awareness, all while promoting relevant and factual data.
Mecklenburg County Advisory Boards:
LINK TO ALL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Advisory Boards | Board of County Commissioners (mecknc.gov)
2023 Citizens Revaluation Advisory Committee
The Committee will serve from March 1 – December 31, 2022. 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, 2023.
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 2023 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.
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 for which an agreement has not been reached; present annual report to City Council and
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:
LINK TO ALL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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.