To the Citizens of New Hanover County,

County government is the shared responsibility of elected officials, staff and many citizens who serve on the various boards and committees. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners believes that the County is best served when there is a broad representation of volunteer citizens on the boards and committees. The Board will endeavor to assure this broad participation in appointments by including male and female citizens, persons from all geographic areas of the County and persons representing diverse racial and age groups. Some board and committee seats, however, require designated skills or training as specified by regulation. In such cases, the Commissioners must appoint persons who meet those guidelines.

This page is an introduction to the wide range of boards and committees on which citizens of our area can serve. The participation of citizens in New Hanover County government takes many forms and is an integral part of the decision making process we use in striving to improve our services to local residents. The Commissioners welcome your interest in New Hanover County government, and we hope this information will prove helpful in acquainting you with some of the opportunities through which citizens can participate in local government.

If you would like to receive further information about any of the boards and committees listed or how to apply, please contact our office at 910-798-7149 or write to the following address:

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175
Wilmington, NC 28403