Vacancies On Town Boards & Commissions

We are always looking for volunteers eager to to serve on Town Boards and Committees.

General Information:

As part of the Selectboard's Policy for Appointments to Commissions, Boards, and Committees (CBC), individuals interested in an appointment must express their interest in writing to the Selectboard. Selection of an applicant is at the discretion of the Selectboard, and an effort shall be made to create or maintain a balance of views that is representative of the community. The Selectboard will also consider an applicant's qualifications, level of interest, and potential conflicts of interest as they pertain to the duties of the appointment under consideration.

The Select Board has established a policy to standardize procedures for the selection, appointment, membership, and dismissal process for Selectboard appointed town Commissions, Board, and Committees (CBC).


Forms & Policies:


How to Apply:

To express your interest in an appointment contact:

The Town Manager's Office
10632 VT Route 116
Hinesburg VT 05461
Email
Phone: (802) 482-4206


Open Seats:

There are open seats on the following:

  • Affordable Housing Committee: (2 seats) 3-year term
  • Development Review Board: (2) alternate 3-year term
  • Energy Committee: (3) 3-year term
  • Chittenden Solid Waste District: Alternate (1)
  • Planning Commission: (3) 4-year term 
  • Town Forest Committee: (1) 3-year term 
  • Trails Committee: (2) 3-year term
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee: (2) 3-year term

CBC Descriptions:

Affordable Housing Committee

An advisory group responsible for gathering, generating and prioritizing ideas and plans which will help to increase the availability of affordable housing in the Town, as well as to assess the quality and quantity of current affordable housing, and to bring these ideas and information forward in a advisory manner to the Selectboard, Planning Commission, Development Review Board and Town staff. This is a seven member committee.

Agency Request Review Committee

An advisory group responsible for evaluating and prioritizing requests for funding appropriations from social service agencies that serve the residents of our community, and for making a funding recommendation to the Selectboard to be included in the annual budget. The task of the Agency Request Review Committee would be to evaluate the information submitted by social service agencies, considering factors such as the number of Hinesburg residents served, the type of service and the percentage of agency income that is used for program costs, to prioritize and quantify appropriations in order to maximize the value residents receive from the tax dollars appropriated. Due to the annual fluctuation in workload, the Committee does not have a regular schedule for meetings. However, the majority of the Committee’s work is completed between September and December annually.

Conservation Commission

The Hinesburg Conservation Commission operates as an advisory board to the local Development Review Board, Planning Commission, and Selectboard. The Conservation Commission is also responsible for the management of Geprags Community Park and recommending expenditures from the Land Conservation Fund for local projects.

Economic Development Committee

The mission of the Economic Development Committee is to develop a 5-year Strategic Economic Development Plan for adoption by the Selectboard; and help recruit, vet, promote, and aid Hinesburg business owners and developers to work amicably and efficiently with the Town and its local governing body.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee

The mission of the DEIB Committee is to develop tools, frameworks, and recommendations that the town can/should/shall use as it seeks to establish a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging across all aspects of town governance and organization (committees, departments, volunteer organizations)

Energy Committee

The Hinesburg Energy Committee's mission is to promote the wise use of energy resources in the town of Hinesburg. Through research, education and awareness efforts, the committee will help residents and town officials conserve energy and help them transition to renewable sources of energy.

Planning Commission

The role of the PC is to provide leadership on community planning matters. This involves public outreach and feedback including holding public hearings, conducting surveys, holding forums, and educating the community about issues facing Hinesburg. It spends much of its time crafting amendments to the Town Plan, Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, and Official Map. All in an effort to help define and achieve Hinesburg’s vision as expressed in the Town Plan. The PC meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7pm. This is a nine member commission.

Recreation Commission

The Commission oversees the operations of the Recreation Department in an advisory fashion. The Commission assists the Recreation Coordinator in reviewing and designing programs and policies based on the needs and wants of the community, and works to insure high quality recreation programs for the Town of Hinesburg. The Commission also reviews existing recreation facilities making recommendations to the Selectboard for new facilities or improvements to existing facilities. The Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month.

Development Review Board 

The DRB (seven members and two alternates) reviews all development proposals that require more than a simple zoning/building permit.  This includes applications for:  subdivisions, business site plans, conditional uses, signs, camp conversions, etc.  The Board is a technical and project/application driven group with a specific “rule book” (Zoning and Subdivision regulations and Official Map) on which to base approvals or denials of new development.  The DRB meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7pm.