Appointed Boards Application

If you are a Town of Hillsborough resident and willing to volunteer your time and expertise to your community, please complete this form. Volunteers for the Parks and Recreation Board must be at least 13 years old, and volunteers for all other boards must be at least 18 years old.

The town strives to reflect the diversity of its residents in the makeup of its boards. Demographics and residence location are considered during the appointment process.


You must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria for each board you would be willing to serve on:

  • Board of Adjustment
  • Historic District Commission
  • Orange County Climate Council
    • Live in town
  • Parks and Recreation Board
    • Live in town
  • Planning Board
  • Tourism Board
    • Own or operate a restaurant in town
    • Live, own property or be employed in town
  • Tourism Development Authority
    • Be affiliated with a business collecting lodging tax
  • Tree Board
    • Live in town
  • Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
    • Be a water system customer

Boards you would be willing to serve on:

I have been advised that I am committing to attend the appointed board's regular meetings. Attendance at the regular meetings shall be considered a prerequisite for maintaining membership on the board. The Board of Commissioners may declare a vacancy on the board because of non-attendance.