Boards & Committees

Join a Board / Committee

Complete an online application. A printable Application (PDF) can also be filled out.

If you are interested in joining the Social Services Board, please fill out an Application Form (PDF).

Vacancies

Aging Advisory Council--The purpose of the Scotland County Aging Advisory Council is to advocate, communicate, educate and create respect for adults 55 and older. The Aging Advisory Council is a collaborative of all agencies serving older adults and citizen board members.

Laurinburg Scotland County Planning and Zoning Board--Must live within a mile of the Laurinburg City Limit but not inside of the city limits.

Laurinburg-Scotland County Crime and Drug Commission--Group of citizens and law enforcement that discuss idea and offer possible solutions to crime and drug issues in the city and county.  The group presents the ideas of the group to city and county leaders for consideration.  

Scotland County Board of Health--Citizens to provide oversight and to set policy for the Scotland County Health Department and act as the advisors to the commissioners on all matters of health.  Appointee must be a dentist in Scotland County according to North Carolina General Statute. 

Historic Properties Commission--Group of citizens that are the governing board for the North Carolina Rural Heritage Center and the properties that are associated with that museum.  Appointees must be willing to work at the museum  on Saturdays and Sundays.  Multiple vacancies to fill unexpired terms.

Planning and Zoning Board--This board is an advisory board to the Board of Commissioners for all planning and zoning matters.  The board recommends all rezoning, special use permits, and amendments to the zoning ordinance.  Board members serve a four (4) year term with a three (3) term limit.

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)--This board administers programs aimed at at-risk youth.  For more information contact Rogena Deese at 910-474-3079 or rogena.ncace@gmail.com

Scotland County Board of Zoning Adjustment--This board hears zoning appeals and requests for variances.  This is an alternate position for this board.

Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee--The purpose of this committee is to work to resolve grievances or problems pertaining to nursing home Residents' Rights at the local level, to promote community involvement with nursing homes and their residents, and to promote community education and awareness of the needs of residents in nursing homes.  Members serve for a three year term.

Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee--The purpose of this committee is to work to resolve grievances or problems pertaining to "Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights" at the local level, to promote community involvement with adult care homes and their residents, and to promote community education and awareness of the needs of residents in adult care homes.  Members serve for a three year term.

Tourism Development Authority--This board promotes tourism in Scotland County.  There are four openings, one of which has to be from the hospitality industry.  This board has a three year term.

If you are interested in these vacancies please fill out an application here.

Questions

If you have questions about any Boards or Committees listed below contact Clerk to the Board Jason Robinson by email.

Board / Committee Listing

The following is a listing of the Boards and Committees in Scotland County.