Board Appointments

The Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County, Georgia will make appointments to the following listed Boards. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and/or resume by 5:00 p.m. May 12, 2023 to Bristeria Clark Hope, Deputy County Clerk at bclark@dougherty.ga.us.

To view a listing of all boards, committees or authorities click here.

*NEW*ALBANY-DOUGHERTY LAND BANK BOARD – Two (2) appointments. These appointments will fill a two-year term ending July 31, 2025. The purpose of this board is to strategically acquire and dispose of property for the betterment of neighborhoods and the community as a whole. Applicants must have documented experience in subject matters relating to the operation of a Land Bank, this includes but is not limited to: real estate, banking, property development, finance and/or accounting. The Board meets every 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Application must be submitted. Please click here for the application.

*NEW*ASPIRE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD – Two (2) appointments. These appointments will fill a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. The purpose of this Board is to provide mental health, developmental disability and addictive diseases services to citizens in an eight county area. The Board meets every odd month and on an as-needed basis. Submission to County Clerk must state the disability area represented. Click here to view eligibility information.

*NEW*CHEHAW PARK AUTHORITY - One (1) appointment. The appointment will fill a three-year term ending July 1, 2026. The Chehaw Park Authority is the governing body, created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, for Chehaw Park & Zoo comprised of 800 acres located in Dougherty and Lee counties. The authority is an institution of purely public charity, dedicated to the promotion of the general public welfare in matters of cultural development, education, pleasure, convenience, and recreation of the public at large, and particularly those citizens residing in Lee and Dougherty counties, Georgia. The authority was created as and shall remain public beneficence, dedicated to the good of humanity and the general improvement and happiness of society. It is declared and established that the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the park is a proper public purpose and that the authority shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the park. The Authority meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:15 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of Dougherty County or Lee County.

CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (DARTS) – One (1) appointment. The appointment will fill a three-year unexpired term ending December 31, 2025. This Committee was established by a Joint Ordinance of the City and County. The ordinance provides for a nine-member citizen board from the City of Albany, Lee County, and Dougherty County. The Committee meets quarterly at 8:00 A.M. in the Central Square Complex (dates vary).

*NEW*ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – One (1) appointment. The appointment will fill a two-year term ending June 30, 2025. The purpose of this Board is to continue to lead in efforts to promote Albany and Dougherty County for economic development purposes and in recruiting new business and industry to the Albany and Dougherty County area. The Board typically meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

ELECTRICAL BOARD - Four (4) appointments. These appointments will fill a one-year unexpired term ending December 31, 2023. The purpose of this Board is to consider all matters related to electrical installations, including alterations, repairs, and equipment. The Board meets on an as needed basis. One (1) appointment must be a Master Electrician, two (2) must be an Electrical Supplier, and one (1) must be Professional Engineer The appointed person must be a Dougherty County resident.

FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS – Three (3) appointments. These appointments will fill a three-year unexpired term ending December 31, 2025. The purpose of the Board is to listen and make decisions on appeals regarding complaints of violations of the Joint Fire Code. This Board meets on an “as-needed” basis.

FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD – Two (2) appointments. These appointments will fill an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2024. The purpose of the Board is to consider variances on structures that are below the required base flood elevation levels. This Board meets on an as-needed basis.

GAS BOARD - Three (3) appointments. These appointments will fill a one-year unexpired term ending December 31, 2023. The purpose of this Board is to consider all matters related to gas work, including alterations, repairs, and equipment. This Board meets on an as-needed basis. The appointed person must be a Dougherty County resident.