Forsyth County, North Carolina

By Ashleigh Sloop
Posted Monday, August 9, 2021

VOLUNTEERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The following appointments will be placed on the agenda for the September 16, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting. Applications will close on September 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Citizens interested in serving may apply at: https://coforsythnc.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication

ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee is part of an advocacy network to help promote and protect the rights of long term-care residents. Committee members visit facilities, interact with residents, and advocate for quality care in the homes. The committee is also involved in issues advocacy, public education, and the promotion of community involvement within long term care facilities. Applicants must reside in Forsyth County. Members are appointed by County Commissioners for an initial one year term and can be reappointed for a three year term.

Seven Administrators' Slot
Five Open

ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

The Animal Control Advisory Board is an eleven member board appointed by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners pursuant to identified interest categories. The Advisory Board makes recommendations on animal control codes, policies and programs related to animals. Applicants must reside in Forsyth County and be willing to serve a two-year term.

One At Large
One Owner of a Fertile Hunting Dog

APPEARANCE COMMISSION, WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY

The Community Appearance Commission of Winston-Salem& Forsyth County primary goals are to advise the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the Winston-Salem City Council about appearance-related issues and to positively influence public and private development. Major projects of the Community Appearance Commission (CAC)include the bi-annual Community Appearance Awards program, the annual Community Roots tree planting program, review of County and City-funded public facility construction projects from an appearance perspective, and advocacy of various other ordinances, public initiatives and measures to improve the attractiveness of the community. Applicants must reside in Forsyth County and be willing to serve a three-year term.

Two Special Experience or Education in Design

CARDINAL INNOVATIONS COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Cardinal Innovations Community Advisory Council ensures oversight and involvement from community stakeholders, promote local collaboration, and monitor the services provided by Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. The Council serves as an avenue for individuals who receive mental health, substance abuse and intellectual/developmental disability benefits to present the needs of the community to the Regional Health Councils. Applicants must reside in Forsyth County and be willing to serve a two-year term.

One Open

COMMISSION ON ENDING HOMELESSNESS (WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY)

The Commission on Ending Homelessness acts as a governing body for collaborative planning and implementation of strategic initiatives and investments to end homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The Commission focuses on regional policy and implementation strategies, affordable housing development, data and gaps analysis, best practice research, social policy and systemic change. Applicants must reside in Forsyth County and be willing to serve a three-year term.

One Education representative
One Mental Health representative

COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM/CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION TEAM

The Community Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team promotes the development of a community-wide approach to the problems of child abuse and neglect and seeks ways to protect children from preventable deaths. To accomplish this mission, the team reviews selected cases that are being serviced by child protective services and cases in which a child had died of suspected abuse or neglect. Annual recommendations are presented to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners regarding any system improvements or needed resources where deficiencies may exist. Applicants must reside in Forsyth County and be willing to serve a three-year term.

One County Agency or Community At Large representing Winston-Salem Fire Department

FORSYTH COUNTY HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Council advises the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on the needs, funding for services, priorities, resources, long-range planning, and other issues, which affect services to the elderly. The Council monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery for service providers and advising the Board of County Commissioners on recommended budget adjustments for these services through The County Funding Plan.

Two Open

FORSYTH COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL

The General Assembly enacted legislation that transferred the Divisions of Youth Services and Juvenile Services to the Office of the Governor. This legislation established the Office of Juvenile Justice and transferred all authority, powers, duties, and functions of the Juvenile Services Division to the Office of Juvenile Justice. It is the responsibility of the Office of Juvenile Justice to coordinate with county Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils for implementation of a continuum of services and programs at the community level to develop comprehensive juvenile delinquency and substance abuse prevention plans.

Four At Large
One Member of the Business Community
One Member of the Faith Community
One Person Under the Age 18 Who is a Member of the State Youth Council
One Substance Abuse Professional

INDUSTRIAL FACILITES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY

The Industrial Facilities/Pollution Control Financing Authority aids in the financing of industrial and manufacturing for the purpose of alleviating unemployment or raising below average manufacturing wages by financing facilities that provide job opportunities or provide better wages than those prevalent in the area.

Two Open

LIBRARY BOARD

Two Open

NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FORSYTH COUNTY

The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee is part of an advocacy network to help promote and protect the rights of long term-care residents. The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee was established by North Carolina General Statute to be a volunteer, grassroots advocate for residents in nursing homes. Committee members visit facilities, interact with residents, and advocate for quality care in the homes. The committee is also involved in issues advocacy, public education, and the promotion of community involvement within long term care facilities.

Two Administrators' Slot
Four Open

UTILITY COMMISSION

The Forsyth County Zoning Board of Adjustment is governed by the Unified Development Ordinance and by state statutes. The Board has three main functions: 1) consideration of applications for special use permits; 2) consideration of applications for variances; and 3) rendering decisions on appeals of interpretations of the UDO and appeals of the decisions of the Historic Resources Commission and County Housing Administrator. The majority of the Special Use Permit applications are to place manufactured homes in residential zoning districts. Variances are requests for exceptions to the zoning ordinance, such as placing a building closer to the street than the required front yard setback. The Board makes findings of fact and applies the relevant local and state law when granting or denying applications.