Want to have a say in what goes on in local government? Now’s your chance.

Residents can apply now through Jan. 22 to serve on several Richland County boards, committees + commissions:

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee | 5 vacancies | one applicant must have a background in cultural arts; three applicants must have a background in the hospitality industry; one is an at-large seat
Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee | 2 vacancies | applicants must have a background in the restaurant industry
Internal Audit Committee | 1 vacancy | applicant must be a certified public accountant
Business Service Center Appeals Board | 1 vacancy | applicant must be an attorney
Board of Assessment Appeals | 2 vacancies
Board of Zoning Appeals | 3 vacancies
Central Midlands Council of Governments | 3 vacancies
Building Codes Board of Appeals | 2 vacancies | one applicant must have a background in architecture; one with a background as a contractor
Procurement Review Panel | 2 vacancies | one applicant must have a background in public procurement; one applicant must be from the consumer industry
Airport Commission | 1 vacancy
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority | 1 vacancy
Community Relations Council | 1 vacancy | applicant will have fundraising responsibilities
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee | 2 vacancies
Richland Memorial Hospital Board | 1 vacancy
Lexington/Richland Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council | 1 vacancy

Anyone interested can download the application form online + submit completed applications via email (rccoco@rcgov.us), fax (803-576-2136) or mail (Richland County Clerk of Council, Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204) by the deadline of Monday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m.

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