Filling a Vacancy on a Board or Commission

There are a variety of boards, commissions and committees comprised on citizens. These are unpaid volunteer positions with terms, term limits and other rules. See the list of boards, commissions and committees and participation guidelines.

Vacancies are listed on the City Council agenda. Vacancies are indicated in the "Appointments" section of the agenda (usually near the end of the agenda).

You can also contact the City Clerk's office (919-996-3040 or email gail.smith@raleighnc.gov) to get information on vacancies.

When nominations are called for at the regular City Council meeting, the councilor will present your name to the City Council for voting. The City Council will vote on the nomination by secret ballot, although the results will be made public. If the candidate receives five votes from the City Council, the candidate is approved to serve on that board or committee.

An appointee may serve on any one board/committee no more than three consecutive two-year terms (six years total). Also, no person shall serve on more than two boards/commissions at any one time.

Yes, the process of appointments to boards and commissions can be found in the city's municipal code under Part 1. General Government, Chapter 4. Boards And Commissions.