Boards, Commissions, and Committee Vacancies

Becoming a volunteer on one of the Town’s boards, committees, or commissions is one way to give back to your community and engage in topics that directly impact the island. Volunteer applications can be found here. 

The following boards, commissions, and committees have vacancies:

Landscape and Tree Preservation Board Vacancies
The Town has two open positions on the newly established Landscape and Tree Preservation Board (TPB). The TPB is comprised of Kiawah Island residents and property owners as well as design professionals. Design professionals may include architects, landscape architects, tree care professionals, builders or contractors or related professionals who have credentials in their respective fields. These positions are appointed by Town Council and the term of office is three years in which no member shall serve more than three consecutive terms of office unless there is a two-year break of service between terms.

Strong candidates considered for this board should demonstrate understanding of the unique character of Kiawah Island and the concept of designing with nature, demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of issues concerning landscape and trees regarding the development process, demonstrate problem solving skills, and exhibit interpersonal skills. Those interested in serving on this board should complete the application for appointment form and submit it to the Town Clerk, Petra Reynolds, at preynolds@kiawahisland.org. Submitted forms may be accompanied by a resume or CV. 

Please contact Patrea St. John, at pstjohn@kiawahisland.org or 843-768-9166 if there are any questions regarding the roles of the new Landscape and Tree Preservation Board or new Landscape and Tree Preservation standards.  

Environmental Committee Vacancies
The Town has four community member openings on the Environmental Committee. All interested persons should complete the application for appointment form and submit it to the Town Clerk, Petra Reynolds, at preynolds@kiawahisland.org. Submitted forms may be accompanied by a resume or CV. Please submit applications by May 24, 2024.

Environmental Committee consists of 12 members appointed by the Mayor and Town Council. The committee studies and reports on environmental issues, serves as an advocate for protection of island wildlife and their habitat, and supports efforts to maintain a healthy island ecosystem. The committee also makes recommendations on ways to improve the quality of environmental services, the cost-effectiveness of such services, and whether contractors or town staff should perform such services. Members serve a one-year term. More information on Environmental Committee functions and meeting times can be found here.

Please contact Jim Jordan, Town Biologist, at jjordan@kiawahisland.org or 843-768-5106 if there are questions regarding the roles of the Environmental Committee.