Upcoming Vacancies

Appointments to the City’s boards and commissions occur in April and October of each year (for terms beginning in May and November) and as necessary when vacancies occur. In filling an expiring seat, Council may either consider reappointment of an individual to an additional term or appointment of an applicant to the seat. For most City boards and commissions, applicants must reside within the city limits of Greenville. Verify that you are a city resident

The following information provides a list of the Boards and Commissions, the number of seats having expiring terms in the current year, and the length of terms for those seats. Individuals interested in serving on a City board or commission may complete an application online. Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed by City Council prior to the expiration of a term and as unexpected vacancies occur during the year.

Terms beginning May 1:  Applications must be submitted by February 1.

Terms beginning November 1:  Applications must be submitted by August 1.

Board and Commission terms - 2021

Board Name Number of Expiring Seats Term Runs
Arts In Public Places 4   (three year term) May 1 - April 30
Design Review Board - Neighborhood 2   (two year term) May 1 - April 30
Design Review Board - Urban 3   (two year term) May 1 - April 30
Greenville Airport Commission 1   (three year term) May 1 - April 30
Planning Commission 2   (four year term) May 1 - April 30
Springwood Cemetery Advisory Committee 3   (two year term) May 1 - April 30
VisitGreenvilleSC 0   (three year term) May 1 - April 30
     
     
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee 2   (two year term) November 1 - October 31
Board of Zoning Appeals 2   (three year term) November 1 - October 31
Community Development Advisory Committee 2   (two year term) November 1 - October 31
Construction and Maintenance Board of Adjustments/Appeals 0   (four year term) November 1 - October 31
Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees 1   (four year term) November 1 - October 31
Green Ribbon Advisory Committee 3   (two year term) November 1 - October 31
Greenville Housing Authority 3   (five year term) November 1 - October 31
Greenville Transit Authority 1   (three year term) November 1 - October 31
Municipal Election Commission 1   (six year term) November 1 - October 31
Public Facilities Corporation 0   (three year term) November 1 - October 31
Public Safety Citizen Review Board 1   (four year term) November 1 - October 31
Richland Cemetery Advisory Committee 4   (two year term) November 1 - October 31
SCTAC 1   (three year term) November 1 - October 31
     
     
Youth Commission up to 24 members August 1 - July 31 (Annual)