Boards and Commissions

TAXICAB REVIEW BOARDThe board reviews problems and hears appeals for any decision of the taxi inspector or City Manager.Meets: Third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.Location: Cape Fear Room City HallTerm: Two years

STORMWATER ADVISORY BOARDThe Stormwater Advisory Board provides guidance and advice to the City Council pertaining to the Stormwater Management Program including, but not limited to, program activities, functions, systems, management and funding.Meets: First Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City Hall, Term: Two years

FAYETTEVILLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (FACT)The committee functions as the liaison between the citizens of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST).Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.Location: Transit Conference Room 455 Grove St., FayettevilleTerm: Two years

WRECKER REVIEW BOARDThe board reviews problems and hears appeals for any decision of the wrecker inspector.Meets: As neededLocation: To be announcedTerm: Two years

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY REVIEW BOARDThe board will hear appeals from an owner of residential rental property who is required to register, due to disorderly activity and/or whose registration has been revoked.Meets: First Wednesday each month at 6 p.m.Location: Cape Fear Room City HallTerm: Two years

PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARDThe board hears post-termination appeals of regular full-time employees.Meets: As neededLocation: To be announcedTerm: Two years

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSIONThe commission reviews and comments on public art projects proposed or offered to the City of Fayetteville for placement on City-controlled property.Meets: As neededLocation: To be announcedTerm: Two years

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONThe commission provides general supervision and management of the electric, water and sewer utility.Meets: Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.Location: PWC Administration Building 955 Old Wilmington Road, FayettevilleTerm: Four years

REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONThe commission plans and implements the City’s Community Development programs (Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act) with administrative and technical support provided by the Community Development Department.Meets: Second Wednesday of each month 12:00 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City HallTerm: Five years

JOINT CITY AND COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSIONThe commission recommends policies and programs to aid the City and County in meeting the needs and aspirations of senior citizens.Meets: Second Tuesday each month at 2:30 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City HallTerm: Two years

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AIRPORT COMMISSIONThe Fayetteville Airport Commission administers the operation and maintenance of the Fayetteville Regional Airport.Meets: Last Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.Location: First Floor Conference Room Fayetteville Regional Airport 400 Airport Road, FayettevilleTerm: Two years

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTThe board hears and decides appeals or requests for variances with regard to the enforcement of any zoning ordinance.Meets: Third Monday of each month at 5 p.m.Location: Council Chamber City HallTerm: Three years

JOINT CITY AND COUNTY APPEARANCE COMMISSIONThe Appearance Commission reviews proposed public building and site plans within the city and county on public properties and initiates programs to improve visual quality.Meets: First Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.Location: Cape Fear Room City HallTerm: Two years

BOARD OF APPEALS ON BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGSThe board hears and decides appeals from citizens concerning violations of chapter 14 - housing, dwellings and buildings and violations of chapter 11 - fire prevention code.Meets: As neededLocation: First Floor City HallTerm: Three years

FAIR HOUSING BOARDThe board hears fair housing complaints investigated by staff and, on appeal, fair housing violations of chapter 10 of the Fayetteville City Code. Meets: As neededLocation: To be announcedTerm: Two years

FAYETTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSIONThe purpose of the City Planning Commission is to develop and carry on a long-range, continuing and comprehensive planning program for the orderly growth and development of the city of Fayetteville.Meets: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City HallTerm: Two years

FAYETTEVILLE ZONING COMMISSIONThe Zoning Commission is empowered to conduct public hearings for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Council on initial zonings, rezonings and special use permits.Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.Location: Council Chamber City HallTerm: Two years

FAYETTEVILLE LINEAR PARK, INC.The corporation assists the City of Fayetteville in the financing, acquisition and improvement of Linear Park.Meets: First Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City HallTerm: Three years

FIREMEN’S RELIEF FUND BOARDOF TRUSTEESThe board of trustees is responsible for ensuring the expenditure of funds derived from the provisions of state statute 58-84-35. Meets: As neededLocation: Fire Department City HallTerm: Two years

HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSIONThe commission is responsible for reviewing and approving all exterior changes to the designated historic districts and landmark properties, as well as conducting public awareness and education programs concerning historic properties and districts.Meets: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City HallTerm: Two years

FAYETTEVILLE-CUMBERLAND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONThe commission studies problems of discrimination in any or all fields of human relationships and encourages fair treatment and mutual understanding among all racial, ethnic, sex and age groups. The commission promotes programs and seeks solutions to these problems. Meets: Second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City HallTerm: Two years

FAYETTEVILLE-CUMBERLAND PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSIONThe commission advises the City Council on policies and plans to provide adequate parks and recreational facilities for the city of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.Meets: First Tuesday of each month at 5:45 p.m.Location: Parks and Recreation Conference Room 121 Lamon St., FayettevilleTerm: Three years

MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE:

It is the policy of the City Council to allow an individual to serve on only one board or commission at a time. Pursuant to City Code § 2-35(c), an appointee shall attend at least 75 percent of regularly scheduled meetings on an annual basis from the date of their appointment and if an appointee does not comply with such attendance, or fails to attend three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, then the appointee shall be automatically removed and not be appointed to any City board or commission within two years of their removal date. The City Attorney shall notify the appointee and report to the City Council by letters if an appointee has been removed pursuant to this provision.

The City of Fayetteville relies on itscitizen advisory boards and commissions to aid its Mayor and City Council in governing effectively. The citizens who volunteer for these positions are the link that connects the public to its governing body and are the advisors who make recommendations that ultimately shape the future of Fayetteville. Herein, you will fi nd information on the City of Fayetteville boards and commissions.

Thank you for your desire and interest in serving our community.

ETHICS COMMISSIONA Council-appointed commission whose purpose is to investigate complaints, render advisory opinions, hear complaints, and publish findings and recommendations regarding alleged violations of the city’s ethics policy by city employees, board and commission members, and City Council members.Meets: Third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.Location: Lafayette Room City Hall

Term: Three years