Boards, Commissions & Committees City of Aiken Boards, Commissions & Committees Advisory boards, commissions and/or committees for the City of Aiken are generally standing bodies established by Aiken City Council and appointed by Council to provide on-going citizen input to major policy areas. Appointments vary in length, and the terms are staggered to provide for continuity. The responsibilities of the members include: Providing on-going recommendations to City Council and staff concerning special program areas. Holding public hearings to solicit community input on current issues. Identifying issues which the advisory committee feels should be addressed by the City Council or staff. In keeping with Aiken’s philosophy of citizen involvement, the City Council appoints citizens to commissions, committees, and boards to assist it in formulating city policy. The strength and success of the Aiken City Government is to a large degree reflective of the quality of service performed by these volunteers. Within the City structure, Committees and Commissions equally serve and advise City Council. Regular committee meetings are held according to an adopted schedule. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman. At least 48 hours notice of time and place of special meetings must be given, by the secretary or Chairman, to all members of the committee. All committee meetings are open to any member of the press or the public, unless otherwise approved by the City Attorney or City Solicitor. Search search Boards, Commissions, & Committees Menu Main Aiken Municipal Development Commission Accommodations Tax Committee Arts Commission Board of Zoning Appeals Building Code Board of Appeals Citizens Review Board Community Development Committee Design Review Board (Historic Preservation) Election Committee Energy and Environmental Committee Equine Committee General Aviation Commission Housing Authority Park Commission Planning Commission Recreation Commission Senior Commission Helpful Information City Manager's Office 803-642-7654 Boards, Commissions & Committees Agendas Boards, Commissions & Committees Minutes Meeting Calendar / Schedule The City of Aiken Handbook for Effective Boards, Commissions and Committees Boards, Commissions and Committees Nomination Form Home ADA Notice Contact Us Legal Title VI Website Issues / Bugs Copyright © 2021 City of Aiken, SC. All rights reserved.

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