Advisory Committees & Applications for Appointment

  • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education knows that community involvement in education is critical to our joint success. As such, the Board has several committees that residents of Mecklenburg County can apply to serve. The rules & requirements for serving on these committees, along with the appointment process, are outlined in Board Policy B-COMA Section III.

    The next round of appointments by the Board will be made in June 2025. 

    Some important points of information about applying: 

    • Individuals must complete an application to be eligible for an appointment
    • All applications from individuals desiring to serve on a committee must be submitted by 11:59pm on May 20, 2025. 
    • Any person appointed to an Advisory Committee must be a resident of Mecklenburg County

    Currently, the Board has two Standing Committees and four Advisory Committees on which residents can apply to serve. These six committees are listed below.

    If you are interested in serving on any of the committees below, please email boardapps@cms.k12.nc.us to request an application.  
  • Community Capital & Bond Committee

    Community Capital & Bond Committee

    The purpose of the Community Capital & Bond Committee is to ensure capital projects match those priorities described in the bond referendum and the Board-approved Capital Improvement Plan; to make recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education on process, priorities, and capital projects; and to facilitate the exchange of information provided to the public in coordination with the Capital Improvement Plan. Progress status reports, from staff departments within the CMS system, will be reviewed quarterly. The Committee will begin each annual session on July 1st of the calendar year and remain in place until the following June 30th. The Board of Education can appoint 10 individuals to this committee at their Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024.

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  • Community Equity Committee

    Community Equity Committee

    The purpose of the Community Equity Committee is to ensure fair and equitable educational opportunities for all students. As defined in Board Policy B-EQU, community groups, and individuals are encouraged to nominate and serve on the Community Equity Committee. The Committee will begin each annual session on July 1st of the calendar year and remain in place until the following June 30th. The Board of Education can elect up to 20 individuals to this committee at their Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024.

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  • Arts & Science Council (advisory)

    Arts & Science Council (advisory)

    The Advisory Councils are chaired by ASC Board members and are responsible and accountable for input, feedback and recommendations to the ASC Board so the cultural community is aligned with the needs of local communities. The Advisory Councils include: North/West, Central, South/East, Private Sector, Cultural Sector: Organizations and Cultural Sector: Individuals. The Board of Education can appoint 9 individuals to this committee at their Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024.

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  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees (advisory)

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees (advisory)

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library operates under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Trustees whose members give generously of their time, talent and support to further the Library's mission. The Board consists of eleven trustees, ten of whom are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and one of whom is appointed by the Board of Education. The Board of Trustees hires, directs and advises the Library CEO, adopts organizational policies and an annual budget, and serves as principal advocate for the organization. The Board of Education can appoint 1 individual to this committee at their Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024.

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  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission (advisory)

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission (advisory)

    The Planning Commission was formed by an Interlocal Agreement as a planning advisory body to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in 1954; the agreement was renewed in 1988. Its primary responsibility is to advise council on short and long-range land use and design plans and general planning matters, including land use, zoning, land development, transportation/transit, economic development and community facilities. The Planning Commission primarily conducts its business in two committees: The Planning Committee and the Zoning Committee. The Board of Education can appoint 2 individuals to this committee at their Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024.

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  • Citizens Transit Advisory Group (CTAG) (advisory)

    Citizens Transit Advisory Group (CTAG) (advisory)

    The Citizens Transit Advisory Group is an advisory committee that reviews the long-range transit system planning and proposed operating and capital programs from the community's perspective, and makes recommendations to the MTC. While it is not a policy-making body, its recommendations to the MTC fulfill the requirement levied by the Interlocal Agreement that the MTC ensures public involvement in transit planning. The CTAG is made up of members of the community appointed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, the Charlotte City Council, each of the six Towns in Mecklenburg County, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Members may not be an elected official and members serve staggered two-year terms. The Board of Education can appoint 1 individual to this committee at their Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024.

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