County Seeking Applicants for Multiple Board Positions

The Greene County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the Greene County Development Authority, the Planning and Zoning Board, and the Tax Assessors Board. Each Board along with the Development Authority have one position with an expiring term in June 2024.

Development Authority

The Development Authority's purpose is to develop, promote and expand for the public good and general welfare, industry, business, and trade within Greene County. Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00am in the Conference Room of the Greene County Administration Building located at 1034 Silver Drive in Greensboro, unless otherwise posted. The By-Laws of the Authority state that "All members of the Authority shall be citizens of the United States, shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, shall have been a resident of Georgia for two (2) years, and shall have been a resident of Greene County for one (1) year immediately preceding their appointment." Authority members serve a four-year term.

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors operates autonomously under state law as the agency responsible for determining taxability and establishing the fair market value of all real and personal property for taxation purposes. The Board is also responsible for notifying taxpayers when there are changes to the fair market value of their property. In addition, the Board receives, reviews, and ensures the proper processing of all appeals, reviews all applications for exemptions, and approves or denies the applications. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:15pm in the Lower-Level Conference Room of the County Administration Building. The term is for three years. Members are required to complete at least 40 hours of approved appraisal courses within 180 days of appointment, and an additional 40 hours of training during each of the two calendar years of service.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board conducts public hearings on rezoning and variance requests. The Board does not make planning and zoning decisions but serves to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at 4pm in the County Commission Meeting Room of the County Administration Building. The position on the Planning and Zoning Board is an at-large position that serves as the Chairman of the Board.

Eligibility

To be eligible to serve on a Board in Greene County you must reside in Greene County and maintain your residency during your term, you must not owe any delinquent taxes or fees to Greene County, you cannot serve on more than two appointed boards or authorities, and you must completely, properly, and accurately complete a Candidate Questionnaire. Applicants ideally would have some relevant background, involvement, or education in the respective board, be competent and of sound mind, be truly interested in the welfare of Greene County and its residents, sensitive to the long-term, as well as, immediate impact of their decisions, and be willing to devote the time and energy necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for a position, complete a Candidate Questionnaire located on the Greene County website at www.greenecountyga.gov/volunteer.