Appointed Boards

Burlington's Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions perform the important function of advising the City Council about matters including preservation of historic sites, zoning, recreational facilities, and traffic within the City. Burlington residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's boards and commissions. Below are links to information about the application process, including an application form; a descriptive list of the City's boards and commissions; and a list of current openings.

You may also call the Public Information Office at 222-5076 to request that an application be mailed to you.

Applications should be mailed to the Public Information Office no later than April 1 each year. The mailing address is:

Public Information Office City of Burlington

P.O. Box 1358, Burlington, NC 27216-1358

Applications may also be faxed to (336) 513-5452.

Fill out an application online.  Print it off and send it to the address above.

View and download an informational packet 
(includes application to be filled in by hand and mailed to the address above).

The Boards and Commissions are separated into three groups listed below.

Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Advisory Bodies

Others

Quasi-Judicial Bodies:

Board of Adjustment:

Considers appeals to zoning variations. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:30am, City Council Chambers, Municipal Building.

Contact: Joey Lea, Inspections Division.

Burlington Historic Preservation Commission:

Advises City Council regarding the historic preservation of the community and directs the local historic site and district program. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm, Room 101, Municipal Building.

Contact: Susan Taylor, Planning and Community Development Department.

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Advisory Bodies:

Burlington Housing Commission:

Hears matters concerning housing conditions and condemnation requests in the City. Meets 4th Tuesday, 10 am, Room 202, Municipal Bldg.

Contact: Ray Rice, Inspections Division.

Community Appearance Advisory Commission:

Makes recommendations to City Council regarding community appearance.  Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm, Streets Division Conference Room, 235 E. Summit Avenue. 

Contact: Jeff Parsons, Cemetery and Grounds Division.

Planning and Zoning Commission:

Advises City Council on planning, zoning and subdivision matters. Meets 4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm, Room 202, Municipal Building.

Contact: Bob Harkrader, Planning and Community Development Department.

Recreation and Parks Commission:

Advises City Council on matters involving recreational facilities operated by the City. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm, Kernodle Center, 1535 S. Mebane Street.

Contact: Tony Laws, Recreation and Parks Department.

Telecommunications Advisory Commission:

Advises City Council on cable repair service matters and regulates basic tier cable rates. Call 222-5076 for information on meeting dates and times. 

Contact: Bob Ward, City Attorney.

Traffic Commission:

Considers matters relative to the safe and efficient flow of traffic in the City. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, Room 202, Municipal Building.

Contact: Chris Clow, Engineering Department.

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Others:

Burlington - Alamance Airport Authority:

Advises City Council regarding the operation and development of the regional airport. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 Noon, Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport.

Contact: Dan Danieley.

Burlington - Graham Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control:

Oversees the operation of ABC Stores and disburses profits from the sale of alcoholic beverages. Meets the last Thursday of the following months: Jan, Apr, Jun, Jul, Oct; at 4:30pm, General Office, 603 W. Harden Street, Graham.  

Contact: Haywood Simpson.

Burlington Housing Authority:

Directs all federal housing projects within the City.   Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 12 noon, Housing Authority Office, 133 N. Ireland Street.

Contact: Ernest Mangum.

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