Town of Sullivan's Island

Boards & Commissions

Seeking:  Residents Interested in Serving the Town

The Town is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the  Town's Boards and Commissions, with the following seats expiring in September 2010:

(Click Below for an Application & Questionnaire)

PLANNING COMMISSION:    Three (3) Seats              

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:  Two (2) Seats

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD:      Three (3) Seats

ELECTION COMMISSION:     One (1) Seat

    Section 6, Town Codes - Elections (Click)

    Summary of Election Commissions - Municipal Election Handbook (Click)

TREE COMMISSION:               One (1) Seat

Application packets are due by 5:00PM on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street.

Questions?  Contact Lisa Darrow (843) 883-5744 (ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com) or Andy Benke (843) 883-5726 (abenke@sullivansisland-sc.com).

Thank you for your willingness to serve your community!

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Interested In More Information?

Background Information on Various Boards & Commissions:

• Planning Commission:  A Two-Year Service Commitment - Click Here for Background Information
• Board of Zoning Appeals:  A Three-Year Service Commitment - Click Here for Background Information
• Design Review Board:  A Three-Year Service Commitment - Click Here for Background Information
• Election Commission:  A Six-Year Service Commitment - Click Here for Background Information
• Tree Commission:  A Three-Year Service Commitment- Click Here for Background Information

The Town has a number of regular advisory boards and commissions comprised of Island residents.  From time to time Council may also establish ad-hoc committees.  These ad-hoc committees are advisory groups that are temporary in nature and assigned a specific scope of responsibility by Council.

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Current Town advisory boards and commissions include:

Planning Commission 

State mandated & permanent;  7 members with 2 year staggered terms

Board of Zoning Appeals  

State mandated & permanent; 7 members with 3 year staggered terms

Design Review Board      

Council established & permanent; 7 members with 3 year staggered terms

Tree Commission -            

Council established & permanent;  5 members with 3 year staggered terms

Municipal Elections &

Election Commission

Council established & permanent; 3 members with 6 year staggered terms

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Beach Erosion Advisory Committee 

9 members (1 Council and 8 residents)