Forsyth County, North Carolina

By Ashleigh Matthews
Posted Thursday, August 10, 2023

Volunteers Needed!

The following appointments will be placed on the September 21, 2023, meeting agenda. Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Interested applicants 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.

Vacancies:

6 Administrators' Slot
8 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.

Vacancies:

1 Acting Chairman/President of the Forsyth County Veterinarian Association
1 Officer in a Forsyth County Animal Welfare Organization

COMMUNITY 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.

Vacancies:

2 Special Experience or Education in Design

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.

Vacancies:

1 Parent of a Child who Died Before the Age of 18
1 DSS/CPS Parent Advocate
1 Winston-Salem Police Department Representative
1 WSFCS Superintendent or Designee
1 Emergency Services Representative
1 Director of a Local Community Action Agency
1 Forsyth County Sheriff Representative
1 Healthcare Provider

EXPERIMENT IN SELF RELIANCE

Experiment in Self-Reliance empowers people to become economically and socially self-sufficient through developing skills, building assets, obtaining education and housing, enhancing strengths, and overcoming barriers to success. ESR stimulates community change to eliminate poverty and homelessness through education, advocacy, and building economic and social capital.

Vacancies:

2 Open

FORSYTH COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD

The Forsyth County Health and Human Services (HHS) Board is the policy-making and administrative board for Public Health and Social Services. The HHS Board has the authority to adopt local rules which address health issues and are enforced by the Health and Human Services Director and county staff.

Vacancies:

1 At Large
1 Consumer of Human Services
1 Registered Nurse

FORSYTH COUNTY HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION

The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission safeguards the heritage of the Forsyth County and its municipalities by preserving any district or landmark that embodies important elements of its culture, history, architectural history, or prehistory. The Commission promotes the use and conservation of a district or landmark for the education, pleasure and enrichment of the residents of the County and the State as a whole.

Vacancy:

1 Local Historic Landmark Property Owner

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.

Vacancies:

3 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.

Vacancies:

1 District Attorney or Designee
1 Member of the Business Community
1 Member of the Faith Community
1 Substance Abuse Professional
2 Persons Under the Age of 21
1 United Way Representative

INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 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.

Vacancies:

3 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.

Vacancies:

4 Administrators' Slot
8 Open

PIEDMONT TRIAD REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board (PTRWDB) facilitates successful partnerships among businesses, educators, organization and individuals to achieve a highly educated and skilled workforce resulting in a thriving community with full employment.

Vacancies:

3 Business
1 Community Based

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, FORSYTH COUNTY

The Forsyth County Zoning Board of Adjustment is governed by the Forsyth County zoning ordinance known as the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) 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. Most 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. Members serve three-year terms.

Vacancies:

2 Alternate Member
2 Regular Member

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, WINSTON-SALEM

The Winston-Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is governed by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County zoning ordinance known as the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) 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.

Vacancies: