News Release

Town Council calls for residents to serve on Town boards, commissions, and committees

August 1, 2025

The Hilton Head Island Town Council seeks dedicated residents to fill vacancies on various boards, commissions, and committees.

"Serving our community is a shared responsibility between elected officials and residents, whose valuable experience and knowledge help us grow and enhance the quality of life on Hilton Head Island," said Mayor Alan Perry. "I am truly grateful to the residents who volunteer their time on our boards, commissions, and committees. With current openings available, I encourage others to step forward, share their expertise, and take this opportunity to give back while gaining insight into our local government."

Current openings include:

Beaufort County Airports Board
The Airports Board assists the County Council of Beaufort County by providing technical, financial, business, and marketing advice that helps to ensure and promote public aviation. The Town of Hilton Head Island’s Town Council has one appointed seat on this board.
Total Vacancy: One. The individual who fills this vacancy will represent the Town of Hilton Head Island.
Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 10 am

Beaufort-Jasper Housing Trust
The board plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the Beaufort-Jasper Housing Trust, dedicated to creating and preserving workforce and affordable housing throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Total Vacancy: One. The individual who fills this vacancy will represent the Town of Hilton Head Island.
Meetings: Third Mondays at 10 am at various locations

Board of Zoning Appeals
The seven-member board reviews land use issues, including proposed variances from the Town's Land Management Ordinance, special exception applications, and appeals of decisions made by an administrative official. To the extent possible, the members shall include at least one attorney and one design professional (registered architect or landscape architect).
Total Vacancies: One. The individual who fills this vacancy must be a professional architect.
Meetings: Fourth Monday of the month at 2:30 pm

Housing Action Committee
The 11-member board assists with the Town's workforce housing priorities. Committee member experience and knowledge include housing and community development, homebuilding, affordable housing, social services, workforce housing advocacy, banking and finance, and philanthropy.
Total Vacancies: Five at-large positions
Meetings: Second Monday of the month at 10 am

Applications for these vacancies will be accepted through August 22, 2025. To qualify for service, applicants must be registered voters within the Town of Hilton Head Island. Applications are kept on file for two years. For more details on each board, commission, and committee, and to apply, visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov or contact Cindaia Ervin, Assistant Town Clerk, at 843-341-4646 or CindaiaE@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.