Appointment Process for Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The process for selecting candidates for appointment to City Council boards, commissions and committees for the City of Hampton is as follows:

1. A citizen expresses an interest in serving on a board, commission or committee.

2. The Hampton citizen reviews the list of Hampton boards, committees and commissions (on the right side of this page). They click on a link(s) of interest. An Information Box is displayed containing information about the group; a link to the application; and a link to a website if available. The citizen reviews any particulars regarding a committee, commission, or board before applying. When ready, the citizen applies using the APPLY button within the Information Box.

3. A list of interested candidates is kept on each board, commission committee. As applications are received they are reviewed and the individuals' names are added to the board, commission and committee list in which interest was expressed.

4. When a vacancy occurs on any of the Boards, the Clerk will search the lists, and the names of interested candidates are forwarded to the City Council for consideration of appointment. Applications of individuals are available to Council upon request.

5. Interviews are not held.

6. Following appointment to a board, commission or committee, the individual is notified in writing of the appointment. Information provided includes the length of term, expiration date, and a contact person.

Please note that City Council members submit names for consideration, as well. Therefore, appointments are made from applicants and suggestions submitted by Council.

To determine when vacancies occur on boards, commissions and committees, call the Office of the Clerk of Council at 727-6315. A synopsis is available on each board indicating the number of members and purpose.