NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Anyone looking to participate in local government can apply for numerous vacancies open on New Hanover County boards and committees.
Interested residents must live in the county to apply for appointment to:
- Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority
- New Hanover County Adult Home Care Community Advisory Committee
- New Hanover County Commission for Women
- New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board — Category: Licensed Dentist
- New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council — Categories: Juvenile Defense Attorney and Under Age 21
- New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
- New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority — Category: Chamber of Commerce Representative and Vacation Rental Properties (100+) Owner Manager
Applications are due May 1, 2026, for board of commissioners’ consideration on May 18, 2026. Applications are available online here.
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