Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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 2026. The following committees will have eligible appointments this year:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees (advisory)
- Community Capital & Bond Committee
- Community Equity Committee (advisory)
Please click here to access our application.
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, 2026.
- 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.
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 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 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 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 Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) was established by the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) effective January 1, 2025, through an interlocal agreement between the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the six towns. PTAC replaces the Citizens Transit Advisory Group (CTAG) and the Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC).
PTAC is responsible for (1) reviewing the CATS CEO’s proposed operating programs and five-year capital programs, (2) reviewing transit policies, (3) serving as an initial forum for suggestions and complaints concerning fares, routes, and schedules, and (4) making recommendations to the MTC regarding these matters. PTAC shall also be responsible for providing such other advisory functions as directed by the MTC.