Boards

Boards & Authorities

The City of Thomasville provides numerous opportunities for citizens to serve the community through various Boards, Commissions and Authorities. For general information, please contact the City Manager's Office at (229) 227-6987.

Boards, Commissions and Authorities

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council on matters of operations, safety and policy that effect the commercial and private users of the Thomasville Regional Airport. This board assists in insuring concerns of airport users are communicated to the City and likewise that information regarding City plans and programs are disseminated among all commercial and private users.

Meetings are held as needed. This Board consists of six members each serving a two year term.

1 Councilmember
2 Commercial Airport Users
3 Hangar Lessors

Architectural Review & Zoning Appeals Board

Members should be committed to historic preservation and the overall appearance of the downtown Thomasville area. This board is also responsible for administering the distribution of Façade Grants which are available through the Main Street Program.

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00am. This Board consists of five members each serving a two year term.

Contractors Licensing & Building Board of Appeals

The Contractors Licensing & Building Board of Appeals is responsible for evaluating the qualifications of contractor license applicants, determining if the license of the contractor should be suspended for violation of City ordinances and to request the Chief Building Official to investigate any complaint made against a contractor. This Board is responsible for hearing appeals to the Southern Standard Building Code. The Board may authorize, in specific cases, variances from the terms and regulations of this Code.

Meetings are held as needed. This Board consists of five members each serving a four year term.

City Manager
Chief Building Official
Architect or Engineering Field Representative
2 General Contractors or Engineering Representatives

Destination Thomasville Tourism Authority

The purpose of the Destination Thomasville Tourism Authority is to increase area tourism and tourist dollars while providing a quality tourist experience.

Meetings are held monthly. This Board consists of seven members each serving a four year term.

Thomasville City Mayor (or designee)
Chairman of the Thomasville/Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
2 Owners, Operators or Managers of Tourism related businesses
3 Citizens

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is responsible for promoting the economic development in the Thomasville downtown business district.

Meetings are held monthly. This Board consists of seven members each serving a four year term.

7 Downtown Business Owners

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is responsible for establishing the designation of historic properties or districts, issuing Certificates of Appropriateness for property owners within these designated districts and to provide for an appeals process to the Thomasville Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. This Board consists of seven members each serving a three year term.

Architectural Representative
Construction Representative
Real Estate Representative
Related Discipline
3 Citizens

Library Board

The purpose of the Library Board is to be responsive to the public for service, book selection, finance and personnel of the Thomas County Public Library System. The Board provides assistance and feedback to the Library Director.

Meetings are held at least six times a year. This Board consists of nine members each serving a three year term.

3 Members appointed by the City of Thomasville
4 Members appointed by Thomas County
2 Members appointed by small towns with libraries

Payroll Development Authority

The Payroll Development Authority is charged with expanding and developing industry in the City and County.

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 11:00am. The Board consists of five members each serving a three year term.

Thomasville City Mayor (or designee)
Thomas County Commission Chairman
Thomasville/Thomas County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman
2 Local Banking Representatives

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board provides guidance concerning the development of the City of Thomasville in order to promote public health, safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare for the community members. This Board is focused on efficiency and economy is the development process.

Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 5:30pm, as needed. The Board consists of nine members each serving a four year term.

Thomasville/Thomas County Recreation Advisory Board

The Thomasville/Thomas County Recreation Advisory Board is focused on ensuring that the leisure needs of the entire community are addressed and met. This Board conducts studies and provides recommendations to the City Council on leisure activities, programs and improvements on short and long-range needs of the citizens in the Thomasville area. Recommendations are made by this Board to the City Council on budget appropriations for programs and park facilities.

Meetings are held monthly. This Board consists of ten members each serving a three year term.

4 Representatives appointed by the City
3 Representatives appointed by the County
2 Representatives appointed by majority of small town Mayors
1 Representative appointed by YMCA Board

Tree and Landscape Board

The purpose of the Tree and Landscape Board is to educate the public as to the economic and aesthetic benefits of trees and landscaping to the City of Thomasville and its citizens on both publicly and privately owned property. This Board promotes the care, fertilization, protection and other measures desirable for the health and growth of existing trees in the street right-of-ways in the City.

Meetings are held as needed. This Board consists of eight members each serving a four year term.