Current Vacancies

There are multiple committee member vacancies on the several volunteer advisory boards and commissions including:

• Zoning Board of Adjustment (alternates): The Board of Adjustment (Waynesville Board of Adjustment) is established as a “quasi-judicial” administrative board that operates on a level between the enforcement officials of the Town of Waynesville and the Courts.  The purpose of the Zoning Board of Adjustment is to hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with enforcement of an ordinance adopted pursuant to the Land Development Standards 

For application information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (828) 452-2491 or an application can be downloaded by clicking here. Applications will be accepted until August 4th at 5pm.

• Waynesville Housing Authority: The WHA is seeking an applicant that ideally has business or financial experience. The Waynesville Housing Authority is formed to promote and preserve a variety of housing choices for the citizens of Waynesville and to increase public awareness of housing opportunities, needs and concerns.  The WHA meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 9am.

For application information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (828) 452-2491 or an application can be downloaded by clicking here. Applications will be accepted until August 4th at 5pm.

• Recreation Advisory Commission: The RAC is seeking an applicant that ideally has fundraising or event planning experience. The members of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission are appointed to provide guidance and advice on proposed and existing recreation programs. The RAC meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30pm.

For application information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (828) 452-2491 or an application can be downloaded by clicking here. Applications will be accepted until August 4th at 5pm.

• Environmental Sustainability Board:  The Town of Waynesville is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies and one alternate position on the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB).The ESB advises Town Council on sustainability initiatives that help build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient community. Current board activities are organized around three focus areas:
  • Energy – renewable energy, building efficiency, and electrification
  • Electric Transportation – EV infrastructure and sustainable mobility

  • Urban Ecology – urban forestry, green infrastructure, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship

    The Board welcomes residents and community members with experience or interest in sustainability, energy, transportation, urban forestry, environmental science, and successful grant writing for state, federal, and private grants.

    Board members serve three-year terms and meet monthly. Alternate members participate in discussions and vote when serving in place of an absent member.

    If you are passionate about helping shape Waynesville’s sustainable future, we encourage you to apply.

    For application information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (828) 452-2491 or an application can be downloaded by clicking here. Applications will be accepted until July 30th at 5pm.

Applications are available for download here, or can be obtained at the Municipal Building, 16 South Main Street, Waynesville.

 Applications can be submitted to the Town Clerk via

email: cpoolton@waynesvillenc.gov

Mailed to: Town of Waynesville, Attn: Town Clerk PO Box 100 Waynesville, NC 28786

In person during regular business hours at the Municipal Building located at 16 S. Main Street, Waynesville.

For more information, please contact Town Clerk Candace Poolton at 828-452-2491 or via email at cpoolton@waynesvillenc.gov.

In 2013, the Town of Waynesville Board of Aldermen approved moving to a standardized annual appointment date for all volunteer boards and commissions to coincide with the fiscal year July 1 to June 30 and limited the number of terms served without a one year break to two terms.   Effective June 12, 2018, the Board of Aldermen amended the term limit to three (3) terms.