Board and Commission Member Resource Page
Board and Commission Member Resource Page
Welcome to the City of Asheville Boards and Commissions Member Page!
This site provides current and newly appointed board and commission members with the resources they need to succeed in their service to our community. You can find and signup for upcoming trainings, review important guides, and learn about the work of other boards on this page.
Not a current City Board member, but interested in applying? Please visit the City Boards and Commissions webpage, here to learn more about our many boards and commissions, current vacancies, and how to apply. For more information, see also: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Please contact the Clerk’s Office at boards@ashevillenc.gov with any questions.
Welcome to the City of Asheville Boards and Commissions Member Page!
This site provides current and newly appointed board and commission members with the resources they need to succeed in their service to our community. You can find and sign up for upcoming trainings, review important guides, and learn about the work of other boards on this page.
Click on the tabs above to find resources, upcoming training, and ways to connect with other City committees. Please subscribe (below) to receive board and commission-related updates from the City Clerk's Office.
Happening now:
Annual Reports
2023 Annual Reports are in! Take a moment to review the various Boards' and Commission's annual reports and the recommendations made to City Council in the document here (link).
Nominate neighborhood volunteers for the new monthly Volunteer Spotlight program!
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee is excited to announce the initiation of a monthly Volunteer Spotlight program, aiming to honor the exceptional individuals who make significant contributions to their local community.
Nominations for outstanding neighborhood volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis. Each month, one volunteer will be selected for recognition in the Neighborhood Newsletter and various media outlets. If an individual is not recognized in the month of their initial nomination, their nomination will be carried forward for consideration in subsequent months.
Provide your input regarding the proposed Business District Improvement District ("BID")
At the regularly scheduled Downtown Commission meeting on Friday, April 26 at 9 am, the Commission will hold a meeting that is solely dedicated to a discussion about the proposed Downtown Business Improvement District ("BID") click here for more information about the BID. The Commission will hold public comment about the BID, and will vote on a recommendation for City Council to inform their consideration. Please visit the Commission page closer to the meeting date for more information.
Recreate Asheville: Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan - Engagement Opportunities
Following multiple in-person and online engagement opportunities last summer and fall, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has scheduled additional feedback workshops and a survey for Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, a community-driven comprehensive plan to guide the City of Ashevlle’s parks and recreation decisions for the next 10-15 years.
Help spread the word! Community members can help spread the word by sharing this flyer in English and Español or the link to www.RecreateAsheville.com with friends and neighbors by email, social media, listserv, and/or neighborhood group. They can also take the survey online or join one of the community workshops listed below.
City of Asheville Budget Season
Follow along with the City of Asheville Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget process. Work sessions can be watched live or viewed later on the City YouTube channel. Upcoming budget work sessions and budget-related materials can be found on the project page, here.
NEW School of Government publication: A Parliamentary Procedure Primer for Local Governments
An informational guide and introduction to parliamentary procedure often used by City Boards and Commissions. This guide can also be found on the resources tab.
NEW Report and Issue Form
Introducing the "Report an Issue Form" now available on every Board, Commission, and Council Committee landing page. Developed in collaboration with Code with Asheville, this form serves as a dedicated platform for community members to report any challenges encountered while accessing or participating in City public meetings.
On each Committee page, you will find the following prompt:
Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know!
How it operates: In the event of an issue accessing or participating in a public board meeting, community members can complete the form on the City's webpage(s). The Clerk’s Office will promptly receive a notification and investigate the reported issue. Updates and responses to the concern will be shared on the dynamic spreadsheet that is accessible through the form. It's important to note that the form exclusively pertains to public board meetings managed by the City of Asheville and does not encompass subcommittees, engagement events, and/or ad hoc meetings at this time. Your feedback is invaluable in enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of our public meetings.
Boards and Commissions Realignment Working Group
The Realignment Working Group (RWG) meets virtually on the 3rd Monday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. More information and ways to get involved and participate in the community-led working group can be found on the project page here.