Beaufort County Boards and Commissions are Council-appointed volunteer opportunities for community members to share their expertise, input and ideas. The Boards and Commissions help County Council anticipate, fund and provide a cost-effective level of service.

Beaufort County’s population is expected to reach 216,000 within the next few years. That growth means increased demands on services, programs, infrastructure as well as the need for increased preservation and protection of the County’s natural resources and beauty.

The Boards and Commissions that currently have vacancies are listed below. 

• Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board
• Beaufort Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
• Construction Adjustments and Appeals Board
• Design Review Board
• Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs
• Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
• Historic Preservation Review Board
• Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board
• Southern Beaufort County Corridor Beautification
• Board of Assessment Appeals
• Beaufort County Transportation Committee
• Stormwater Management Utility Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals

Some vacancies are limited to specific Council Districts, some are looking for volunteers with a specific expertise, while others welcome volunteers from anywhere in Beaufort County.

To review the current list of vacancies and requirements, click here.

Volunteers can be any registered voter in Beaufort County. A Volunteer Application can be found here.

To see the entire list of Boards and Commission and learn more, visit Beaufort County Boards and Commissions.

Please submit your application and a brief resume by email to boardsandcommissions@bcgov.net or mail them to Clerk to Council, Beaufort County Council, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, SC 29901.