Would you like to serve on a volunteer board, commission or committee for the City of Myrtle Beach? Myrtle Beach City Council appoints volunteers to serve on city boards, commissions and committees. Every applicant is subject to a background check. To apply, visit the Volunteer Board Application webpage and complete the form. Or, submit a letter of interest and a brief biography or résumé to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578.
As of August 29, 2024, the following boards, commissions and committees have upcoming reappointments or vacancies:
CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH BOARDS
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee makes recommendations to City Council for distribution of Accommodations Tax funds for tourism-related activities and services.
Beach Advisory Committee
The Beach Advisory Committee advises City Council on matters related to the beach itself, including safety franchises, beach erosion and beach activities.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee reviews and makes recommendations for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety and for supporting bicycle and pedestrian-related events and/or issues.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial body that reviews and decides appeals of administrative decisions, requests for zoning variances and requests for special exceptions. Appeals of the board’s decisions go to Horry County Circuit Court.
Chapin Memorial Library Board
The Chapin Memorial Library Board advises staff and City Council on library-related issues. Chapin Memorial Library is the only city-owned library in South Carolina!
Charlie’s Place Advisory Board
This ad hoc board works to establish operations for Charlie's Place, a city-owned and operated facility. This committee’s objective is to create policies and procedures for Charlie’s Place and Incubator Spaces for Council’s consideration.
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City Manager’s Safety Advisory Board (Staff Committee)
This staff committee meets regularly to coordinate and review safety protocols and training curricula for city personnel and departments.
Community Appearance Board
The Community Appearance Board is the state-authorized board of architectural review. The CAB reviews all plans, drawings, sketches and other documentation affecting new commercial and multifamily buildings, any oceanfront single family homes, the erection or construction of signage, or any physical changes (including color) affecting the exterior appearance of any of these properties prior to issuance of building permits.
Cultural Resources Committee
The Cultural Resources Committee provides advice on such things as arts and culture, historic preservation, community appearance and achieving goals in the Cultural Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Downtown Redevelopment Corporation Board of Directors
This board is a 501©3 nonprofit organization that supports city initiatives around the revitalization of the downtown area.
Election Commission
The Election Commission assists in the biennial municipal elections, with various duties and functions as set forth in state statutes.
Employee Grievance Committee (Staff Committee)
The Grievance Committee upholds a uniform procedure to resolve grievances of city employees arising from their city employment.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission aims to eliminate discriminatory practices within the city by fostering and encouraging the growth and development of the City of Myrtle Beach in a manner that will assure to all persons equal opportunity to live free of discrimination.
Military Appreciation Committee
This ad hoc committee is open to all who are interested in serving. Under the city’s leadership, the committee plans military-related activities and events for the month of May (Military Appreciation Days) in recognition of the city’s military history, which includes the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The committee, with staff support, also plans and executes annual ceremonies recognizing Memorial Day and Veterans Day and supports other veterans groups in their activities throughout the year.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel Corporation Board
The Convention Center Hotel Board of Directors is a closely-held corporation that oversees the city’s ownership of the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel and the management of the property.
Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance
Since its inception, City of Myrtle Beach officials serve as board members for the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit place management organization (PMO). Initially funded in its first year by the city, the MBDA is a privately-led association of business and community leaders is dedicated to promoting the growth and diversification of Myrtle Beach’s economy, with a focus on the downtown area and the Arts & Innovation District. In partnership with the city and property owners, the alliance’s work includes district management, attracting more developers and investment, supporting and addressing needs of small businesses, creating quality job opportunities and increasing the number of housing options available in the downtown area. The PMO builds upon momentum generated by the city’s efforts to implement the Downtown Master Plan. To learn more, visit https://www.mbdowntown.org/.
Myrtle Beach Public Facilities Corporation
A municipal public facilities corporation serves as a nonprofit entity that finances efforts related to facilities associated with governmental powers.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to City Council regarding zoning, annexation, subdivision of property, park design and neighborhood planning. Under state law, the Planning Commission also names streets.
Property Maintenance Hearing (Staff Committee)
The Property Maintenance Hearing provides staff review of code violation notices and other property maintenance issues with property owners as part of due process.
Seniors Advisory Committee
The Seniors Advisory Committee studies issues of particular significance to senior citizens in the City of Myrtle Beach and advises City Council about policies and programs related to a senior audience.
Special Event Committee (Staff Committee)
This staff committee meets regularly to review applications for Special Event Permit requests and other facility uses, then makes recommendations to City Council for final approval on Special Event Permits.
Standard Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals
The Standard Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals hears and decides appeals from the decisions of the Building Official or Fire Chief related to Standard Building Code, Standard Plumbing Code, Standard Mechanical Code, Standard Gas Code and the Standard Fire Prevention Code.
Workforce Housing Advisory Board
The Workforce Housing Advisory Board is an ad hoc group, open to community members and city staff who desire to collectively plan and execute the city’s needs relating to affordable workforce housing.
City of Myrtle Beach
P.O. Box 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com