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Commissioner Appointed Boards & Authorities
The Board of Commissioners is responsible for appointing members to various Boards and Authorities. It is vital to the operations of Fayette County departments, offices, and agencies that Boards and Authorities have members who are mindful of their duties, responsibilities, and role. Independent thinking members serve the residents of Fayette County best.
Volunteer
As a resident of Fayette County, you are urged to offer your services on a volunteer basis to these Boards and Authorities. The terms of the Boards and Authorities vary. Please watch for information in the local newspapers, local media coverage of the Commissioners Meetings, and listings to this website to learn when vacancies occur on a particular Board or Authority.
Terms
For the most part, the terms for the Boards expire on December 31 and the terms for the Authorities expire the first Monday of January; however, because some terms are staggered, there may be a vacancy on a particular Board or Authority within a given year.
Contact
For information about the Boards and Authorities, please contact the Commissioners Office at 724-430-1200.
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Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
Find information about the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance.
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Planning Commission
This commission conducts public hearings on requests for subdivisions and land use applications.
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Prison Board of Inspectors
Access a member list and meeting times for the Fayette County Prison Board of Inspectors.
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Redevelopment Authority
Fayette County Redevelopment Authority approves general policies and operations of the Authority. Authority is responsible for community development and single-family affordable housing initiatives.
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Regional Trail Corporation
Regional Trail Corporation create and promote opportunities for recreation, tourism, economic development and historic and conservation.
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Retirement Board
Take a look at information about the Retirement Board.
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Salary Board
Obtain information about the role of the Salary Board.
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)
Encompassing a 10 county area, SPC is the forum where the region collaborates to create development strategy and to plan and prioritize major public investments in transportation.
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Service
Take a look at the role of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Service.
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SPC Public Participation Panel
The purpose is to provide public comment and participation to the SPC on major transportation decisions and to advise SPC on ways to strengthen its public involvement program.
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Tax Assessment Appeals Board
The board purpose is to rule on tax assessment appeals.
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Transportation Committee
Learn about the transportation committee and coalition as well as view past agendas and minutes for the committee.
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Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Appeals Board
The Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Appeals Board conducts formal public hearings on appeals of the decision of the UCC Enforcement Officer of Fayette County.
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Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Westmoreland and Fayette WIB's mission is to identify and address gaps in the workforce of the counties and to build relationships with employers, educators, economic development committees and elected officials; WIB oversees the CareerLinks in Fayette and Westmoreland counties.
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Zoning Hearing Board
Conducts formal public hearings and may reverse, affirm or modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed and provide interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.