The Town of Garner is now seeking applications from residents to serve on a number of advisory boards and commissions. Residents who serve on these boards and commissions perform an important community service using their skills, interests and initiatives to make a difference. Whether you’re interested in community appearance, recreation activities or land-use practices, the Town of Garner has opportunities for you to volunteer to share your time and talents.
Here is information about current opportunities:
Board of Adjustment: The board is an appointed body, authorized N.C. General Statutes, that hears and decides appeals from any order, decision, requirement or interpretation made by the land-use administrator or other administrative officials in carrying out or enforcing any provisions of the Town of Garner Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). It also hears and decides on applications for special-use permits, special exceptions and variances. The Planning Department serves as staff adviser. The board meets, as needed, on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee: This committee provides recommendations to the Town Council with regard to recreation services, facilities and fee policies. This committee meets the third Monday of each month (excluding summer months, when it does not meet) at 6 p.m. at Garner Senior Center.
Planning Commission: This commission needs members who reside outside of the Town limits and also within Garner’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The commission requires some candidates to have experience in fields such as architecture, planning, development, landscaping, the arts or other fields related to urban design or appearance. This commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee: This committee serves in an advisory capacity with the Town of Garner in planning, coordinating and directing of programs and activities at the Garner Senior Center. Committee members must be eligible to participate in senior activities by being at least 55 years of age. This committee meets on the third Friday of every other month (odd-numbered months) at 9 a.m. at the Garner Senior Center.
Veterans Advisory Committee: This committee operate as a public interface between Garner residents and Town officials to explore ways in which to honor and recognize the service of area veterans; assist the Town of Garner’s planning for ceremonies, observances, holidays and events honoring veterans; and assists in the preservation, operation, integrity, maintenance and upkeep of the Garner Veterans Memorial. The committee meets the second Monday every three months (March, June, September, December) at 9 a.m. in White Deer Park Nature Center.
To apply for one of these volunteer positions, please download and complete an application found at https://www.garnernc.gov/home/showdocument?id=4293. For additional information, please contact Town Clerk Stella Gibson at sgibson@garnernc.gov or at 919.773.4406.