Boards & Commissions
Click here for the application for the following Boards & Commissions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission exists to hear annexation issues and make recommendations to Mauldin City Council. The commission develops and carries out a continuing planning program for the physical, social, and economic growth of the City of Mauldin. They also take action on rezoning and amendment requests, preliminary and final subdivision requests, as well as home occupation and site plan submittals.
The commission consists of seven members who are nominated by City Council. To be eligible, one must be a Mauldin resident and can not serve more than six consecutive years. The term of office is three years and expires on July 1 of the third year. For more information about the Planning Commission, please visit the Planning Commission page.
The Building and Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for appeals, special exceptions, and variances on issues pertaining to the City’s zoning ordinance. The board consists of seven members. Members are nominated and appointed by Mauldin City Council into office. The term length is three years and the term will expire on July 1 of the third year. There are no term limits for the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Election Commission is responsible for certifying city elections held every two years. The Election Commission has three members that are nominated by City Council. The term length for this commission is four years. Staff Contact: Cindy Miller, Municipal Clerk; 289-8894 or cmiller@mauldincitysc.com.
Application: Election Commission Membership
Mauldin has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation (Link to www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/index.cfm) each year since 2006 and the Tree Board strives to conserve trees within the City of Mauldin. The board is also responsible for coordinating Arbor Day Activities. There are seven members of the Tree Board and all are nominated by City Council. Staff Contact: Van Brannon, Recreation Director; 335-4850.
Mauldin Cultural Center Foundation Board
The Mauldin Cultural Center Foundation Board exists to carry out the mission of the Mauldin Cultural Center. The restructured board works with Mauldin City Council on various projects for the Mauldin Community. The Mauldin Cultural Center Foundation Board has vacancies for two board members. Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2009. Prospective candidates should have the following: Strong interest in the visual and performin arts, Willingness to dedicate significant time and expertise to the growth and development of the Mauldin Cultural Center Foundation Board, and Established ties to the Mauldin and Upstate art, business and civic communities. If you are interested in becoming a Board member, please go to the Mauldin Cultural Center page. Contact: George McCleer; gpmcleer@mauldinculturalcenter.org.
Application: Mauldin Cultural Center Foundation Board Membership