The Town of Bluffton Wants You!

If you have ever wanted to give of your time and talent to contribute to the decisions of the town, Bluffton Town Council is currently seeking qualified applicants for appointment to its boards, commissions, and committees. This is a perfect time to consider volunteering because many terms will expire in June and there will be several opportunities to serve.

The town is also debuting its newest committee, the Public Art Committee, and Town Council is seeking seven art-centric committee members.

The most immediate need for new appointees exists on the following committees. Please note that some have special criteria:

• The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee has four vacancies: two vacancies for representatives of the hospitality industry, one vacancy for a representative of a local cultural organization, and one vacancy for a representative of the lodging industry.
• The Affordable Housing Committee has three vacancies: one vacancy for a representative of a community organization (i.e., non-profit or an organization which exists to serve the community), one vacancy for a representative of the banking/mortgage industry, and one vacancy for a Bluffton resident.
• The Beautification Committee has two vacancies; these vacancies are for a town resident, business owner or freeholder (i.e., Bluffton property owner).
• The Board of Zoning Appeals has four vacancies; these vacancies are for a town resident, business owner or freeholder (i.e., Bluffton property owner). 
• The Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals has two vacancies: one vacancy for an engineer and the second vacancy for an electrical contractor.
• The Historic Preservation Commission has three vacancies: two vacancies for a resident, business owner or property owner in the Historic District and the third vacancy is an at-large position (i.e., Applicant has a demonstrated interest, competency and/or knowledge in historic preservation).
• The Municipal Election Commission has one vacancy for someone who is a resident and is registered to vote in the Town of Bluffton. 
• The Planning Commission has two vacancies for a town resident, property owner (i.e., freeholder) or business owner.
• The Public Art Committee has seven vacancies. Town Council is seeking inaugural committee members. Applicants for this committee can be someone who produces art, sells art, is an art broker or works within the art community. Members of this committee may not submit proposals for consideration during their tenure on the committee and must recuse themselves from any votes or discussion related to projects/donations/submittals with which they have a relationship.

A full list of the town’s boards, commissions, and committees with a detailed description of their qualifications for appointment, duties and responsibilities can be found on the town’s website, townofbluffton.sc.gov. Under the “Government” Tab, click on the Boards, Commissions and Committees page. Descriptions and requirements for each committee that currently has vacancies are also listed. The application is located online within this section.

Applications should be submitted to the acting town clerk, Kerry Guzman at (kguzman@townofbluffton.com). Alternatively, applications may also be submitted by mailing to the following address: Town Clerk, Town of Bluffton, P.O. Box 386, Bluffton, SC 29910. For more information, please contact Kerry Guzman via email or call (843) 706-4502.