Chatham County seeks applicants for advisory committees

Pittsboro, NC— Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several vacancies on its advisory committees. Serving on a committee is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues that matter and make a difference in the community. The application deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Some vacancies are specific to geographic areas aligned with county commissioner districts. A map of commissioner districts is on the Chatham County website. Residents can also look up their commissioner district for their address on the NC State Board of Elections website.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals can complete an online application available on the County website. To request a printed application, please contact Tiani Stamey at [email protected] or 919-542-8200.

Community Advisory Committee: This committee serves as a central point for fostering increased community involvement in adult care homes and nursing homes.

The Community Advisory Committee for Nursing and Adult Care Homes has several vacancies.

Housing Authority: The Housing Authority oversees federal funds to help qualified low-income residents with their rental payments. The authority also works with some families in the rental subsidy program to develop a five-year plan to become self-sufficient and help others in the program become homeowners through subsidized mortgages.

The Housing Authority has one (1) vacancy.

Planning Board: The Planning Board advises the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on planning, zoning, and subdivision issues.

The Planning Board has several vacancies with three (3) year terms expiring December 31, 2029.

Transportation Advisory Committee: The Transportation Advisory Committee’s purpose is to assist the County Commissioners in transportation related planning items such as projects pertaining to Bicyclists, Pedestrians, Vehicle Traffic, Public Transit, and more.

The Transportation Advisory Committee has one (1) District 5 recommended vacancy with the term expiring on February 28, 2027.