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Individual Board Pages
The following boards, committees, and commissions maintain individual pages to provide additional information and updates. To view information on all City boards and current vacancies, please visit the boards overview page.
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Appearance Commission
View agendas and minutes for the Appearance Commission and find out when they meet.
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Audit Services Oversight Committee
This committee has been established as an advisory committee to the Department of Audit Services and to the City Manager.
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
The Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is a citizens group whose purpose it is to advise Durham’s City Council and Board of County Commissioners on bicycle and pedestrian issues.
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Board of Adjustment (BOA)
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) holds quasi-judicial public hearings to determine requests made by property owners in the City and County of Durham for minor and custodial care special use permits, variances, and appeals of administrative interpretations or decisions, as authorized by state law and local ordinance.
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Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Board of Trustees
Web page for the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Board of Trustees
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Convention Center Authority
The authority employs independent contractors, helps determine rates for the use of the facility, helps formulate policies and procedures for the operation and use of the facility, and more.
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Cultural Advisory Board
Find out what the board has planned to help serve the City Council on matters of arts and culture in Durham.
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Durham Open Space & Trails Commission (DOST)
City of Durham web page for the Durham Open Space & Trails Commission
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Durham Sports Commission
Durham Sports Commission web page on the City of Durham website
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Environmental Affairs Board (EAB)
The City of Durham and Durham County jointly established the Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) in 1991, in recognition of the importance of local cooperation on environmental issues. The EAB is an advisory board of appointed residents to provide the city and county with expert and comprehensive advice on various environmental matters. It also facilitates communication between the public and local government leaders.
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Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees
The board is responsible for the control and disbursement of funds to firemen injured and disabled in the line of duty.
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Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) holds quasi-judicial hearings to determine whether requested changes to the exterior of historic district or landmark properties are appropriate by state law, local ordinance and historic preservation plans for the districts.
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Homeless Services Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Homeless Services Advisory Committee is to advise the Durham City Council and the Durham Board of County commissioners on the implementation of collaborative initiatives to prevent and end homelessness in Durham.
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Housing Appeals Board
The board hears appeals on Housing Code Cases and Building Code Condemnation Cases.
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Housing Authority
The authority is responsible for investigating into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into the means and methods of improving such conditions and more.
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Human Relations Commission
Throughout its existence, the Durham Human Relations Commission has provided forums, workshops, conferences, 1-on-1 interventions, and other activities with 1 goal in mind: To improve human relations among the people of Durham.
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Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities
The Durham Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities serves as an educational and advocacy group for individuals with disabilities.
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Passenger Vehicle for Hire Commission
The commission conducts hearings concerning denial or revocation of operators licenses and drivers permits, and makes recommendations to the City Council. Resident recommendations and complaints are also be heard by the commission.
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Performing Arts Center Oversight Committee
The purpose of the committee is to monitor the implementation of the operating agreement with the operator, and more.
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Planning Commission
The responsibilities of the Durham Planning Commission are to propose, review and make recommendations on city or county wide plans; to review and make recommendations on planning policies, comprehensive plan amendments, zoning map changes, proposed changes to development ordinances and Planning Department work program.
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Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
The authority was created by the North Carolina General Assembly to develop, operate and maintain the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority.
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Recreation Advisory Commission
The mission of the Recreation Advisory Commission (RAC) is to advocate for Durham Parks and Recreation and the Durham community.
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Go Triangle Board of Trustees
The GoTriangle Board of Trustees was created to plan, finance, organize and operate a public transportation system for the Research Triangle area.
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Durham Workforce Development Board
The purpose of the board is to facilitate, plan and coordinate workforce development resources to maximize the efforts of government, business, and education.
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