City of Columbia: Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
May 1, 2025
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA)
Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial board that makes decisions regarding zoning issues. Cases are posted and advertised in accordance with Chapter 17 of the City Code of Ordinances and with Title 30, Chapter 4 of the code of Laws of South Carolina. – Term- 3 years
COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART COMMISSION (CMA)
Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy.
The Columbia Museum of Art Commission manages the investments and the maintenance, preservation and exhibition of its art collection. Applicant must reside within the city limits. Term – 5 years.
FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE (FPC)
Seeking to fill six (6) vacancies.
The purpose of this committee is to gather and address problems found within food production, consumption, processing, distribution, and waste disposal with the primary focus on finding solutions to problems that promote sustainability, economic development, and social justice in the food system of the Columbia and surrounding areas by educating government officials about issues of the food system, making policy recommendations, research, fostering of cooperation among private, public, and non-profit interests. This commission is comprised of fifteen (15) members. – Term – 2 years
GREATER COLUMBIA COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (GCCRC)
Seeking to fill six (6) vacancies.
The purpose of this Council is to study and evaluate information concerning community relations issues within the community and to formulate and submit opinions and recommendations as to possible courses of action that appear in the best interest of the community as a whole. The CRC’s board of directors and committees meet bi-monthly, and the majority of meetings take place after 5 p.m. As part of their service, board members are asked to assist with our fundraising efforts by either giving or soliciting contributions up to an amount of $1,500. Each member is tasked with the same responsibility. – Term- 3 years.
PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies for Districts 1, 2, and 3.
The purpose of this foundation is to promote programs for the Parks and Recreation Department related to enhancing and expanding the scope of the educational and human development activities. Term- 3 years
PLANNING COMMISSION
Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies.
The purpose of this commission is to develop and maintain a continuing planning program which will benefit City of Columbia residents; to provide a mutual forum to identify, discuss, study and address local development issues and opportunities; to foster, develop and review policies, plans and priorities in order to ensure orderly growth, development, conservation and preservation; to furnish technical assistance to city government and its agents; and to review and coordinate federal, state and local programs that have an impact on the city. Term – 3 years
Deadline – Applications are due no later than May 31, 2025
To apply please visit, https://boards.columbiasc.gov/, and apply through our new MatchBoard interface. If you require more information or additional assistance, please contact Ashley Jenkins at 803-545-3026 or send a request via email, [email protected].
