Advisory Boards

The Board of Commissioners relies on volunteers to meet a crucial need for Wake County. Our many volunteers serve as our eyes and ears in the community, and we value the advice they bring back to us. 

About applying for a board or commission:

  • I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE INFORMATION I PROVIDE IN THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS, AND THAT I PROVIDE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND THAT BY SUBMITTING MY APPLICATION TO WAKE COUNTY I CONSENT TO SUCH DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS, AND THAT I WAIVE AND RELEASE WAKE COUNTY, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, FROM ANY LIABILITY RELATED TO DISCLOSURE OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN.
  • The Board of Commissioners makes appointments on the first Monday of each month.
  • Candidate applications are due 3 weeks prior to the first Monday meeting of each month.
  • Apply online for an open seat, and we'll notify you if you're appointed.
  • All applications are public records.
  • Applications remain active for one year. If you aren't appointed the first time, your application will automatically be resubmitted for any new openings until it expires.
  • Only candidates whose applications are approved and who are selected for service will be contacted. Those not selected will not receive further communication.
  • Members must attend at least 75% of meetings.
  • The schedule for openings on boards and commissions may change. Check the Openings by Month page for the latest listings.  

For more information:

919-856-6163

toni.womack@wake.gov