Board and Commission members are appointed by the City Council. Applications are accepted year round and kept on file for one year. Applicants will be considered by City Council based on board needs and applicant ward location. If you have any questions please call City Clerk Emily Jackson at 336-248-3910.

What Are The Requirements?

• An attached Application for Appointment to a Board or Commission is available to download or a hard copy is available in the City Clerk's office.
• Citizens may apply for no more than three boards. If you apply for more than one, please indicate your order of preference. 
• Appointments are made by the Mayor and City Council generally in December of each year.
• Members may only serve on one advisory board or commission at a time.
• Members of advisory boards and commissions generally serve without compensation unless otherwise provided. 
• Members must reside inside the city limits with the exception of the Lake Thom-A-Lex Recreation Authority, Lexington Housing Authority and the Lexington Tourism Authority, which permit some members to reside outside the city limits due to special qualifications.
• Members may serve on the same board for no more than two consecutive terms, without an intervening period of three years.

Davidson County Economic Development Commission

 Assists companies who are expanding and relocating to the Davidson County Community. The DCEDC helps communities achieve their economic development goals and support measures to improve the quality of life for all Davidson County Citizens.

Seats: 12 

Terms: 3 years

Regular Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m. in the DSS Conference Center Room D on the first floor of the Governmental Center located at 913 N. Greensboro, Street, Lexington, NC.

Lake Thom-A-Lex Recreation Authority

Enforces rules, ordinances and regulations adopted by the Cities of Lexington and Thomasville in conjunction with Davidson County for operation of a jointly owned waterworks reservoir system at Lake Thom-A-Lex. The Authority consists of one elected official from the Cities of Lexington and Thomasville and Davidson County.  In addition, the elected bodies appoint one citizen who resides in Davidson County.  Members of this authority also constitute the Water Quality Advisory Committee.

Seats: 6 (2 representatives from each entity)
Terms: 3 years
Regular Meetings:  1st Wednesday of the following months: February, May, August and November, 6:00 p.m. alternating locations for each meeting.  For more information, call 336-248-3930.

Lexington Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board

Authorizes under state law the operation of liquor control stores and the sale of spirits within the City.

Seats: 3
Terms: 3 years
Regular Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., ABC Store Boardroom, 419 North Main Street, Lexington, NC. For more information, call 336-249-2528.

Lexington Housing Authority

Operates three public housing neighborhoods and administers subsidized-rent programs to provide decent, affordable housing for citizens with low incomes.

Seats: 5
Terms: 5 years
Regular Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the Lexington Housing Authority Administrative Offices, 1 Jamaica Drive, Lexington, NC. For more information, call 336-249-8936.

Lexington Human Relations Commission

Promotes equality of opportunity in the economic, educational and cultural life of the community for all citizens without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or religion and works to eliminate discrimination in any of these areas.

Seats: 9
Terms: 3 years
Regular Meetings: 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chamber at City Hall located at 28 West Center Street, Lexington, North Carolina. For more information, call 336-248-3910.

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Lexington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Reviews policies and programs providing a compre-hensive year-round program of recreational activities in conjunction with outstanding parks, playgrounds and facilities.

Seats:  9
Terms:  3 years
Regular Meetings: 3rd Monday in February, May, August and November at 6:00 p.m., Robbins Recreation Center, 512 South Hargrave Street, Lexington, NC. For more information, call 336-248-3971.

Lexington Planning Board and Board of Adjustment

Makes recommendations on all matters related to the physical development of the City and protects the City's historic resources while the Board of Adjustment hears appeals and variances to land use regulations.  Of the nine Board members, three must have demonstrated special interest and have experience and/or education in history, architecture, archaeology or related fields. Members attend training each year in historic preservation practice and principles.

Seats: 9
Terms: 3 years
Regular Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 28 West Center Street, Lexington, NC. For more information, call 336-248-3900.

Lexington Tourism Authority

Promotes attractions and accommodations to enhance travel and tourism within the City of Lexington.

Seats: 8
Terms: 3 years
Regular Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of alternating months, 3:30 p.m., City Hall, 28 West Center Street, Lexington, NC. For more information, call 336-236-4218.

NC Firemen's Relief Fund Board of Trustees

Manages a fund provided by the Department of Insurance that are used to destitute firefighters and their families in the case of injury or death. Each year, every fire department in the state is eligible to receive funds based on a percentage of property insurance premiums collected. Seats in the board are elected by city council. 

Terms: 2 years

Other County, Regional or Special Boards and Commissions

The City Council, from time to time, has limited appointments it makes to some county, regional or other special boards and commissions.  For more information call 336-248-3910.