Board Vacancies

If you are interested in applying for these vacancies, you can submit your application.  If you are currently serving on a board and have completed a board application, you can fill out the Board Application No Change form.

Vacancies

Board of Health

The Wilkes County Board of Health has an opening for one registered nurse to serve on the Board of Health. The registered nurse must have a current active license in North Carolina and be a resident of Wilkes County. Board of health members are appointed by The Wilkes County Board of Commissioners. The Board of Health meets bimonthly on even months at 5:30pm in the health department conference room. If interested, please complete the application.



Wilkes Joint Planning Board

The Wilkes Joint Planning Board is requesting applications for Planning Board members. Members will serve three (3) year terms and may reapply for additional terms. The applications shall be received by the County Manager’s office by July 31, 2017. The Planning Board holds regular meetings on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss land-use policies and regulations for the County of Wilkes. No prior experience is needed. If you have an interest in this position(s) please contact Edward Barnes, Planning Director at 336-651-7582.

Library Board

Library Board is currently seeking applications for anyone interested in being on the Library Board.  Interested citizens should complete the application that is found on our website here OR they can pick up an application from the County Clerks Office, located at Room 101, 110 North Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Child Fatality Team


The Child Fatality Team currently has a vacancy for an individual who has lost a child 18 years of age or younger.  

Equalization & Review Board


Five vacancies and two alternates for a one year term.

Member Qualifications
  • Each member shall be of good moral character and shall have lived in Wilkes County for at least 3 years prior to his/her appointment.
  • Each member shall have some knowledge of, or experience in, either real estate, banking, farming, or other business management.
  • Each member shall be the owner of real property located in Wilkes County.

Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee


  • One vacant positions
Prerequisite
Appointees cannot be an immediate family member to a resident for staff member for any of the homes they serve.

Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee


  • Two vacant positions
Prerequisite
Appointees cannot be an immediate family member to a resident for staff member for any of the homes they serve.