Registered Dorchester County voters are encouraged to get involved in their local government and apply to serve on boards and commissions. Applications are currently being accepted for the following boards and commissions:

Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee

The committee makes recommendations for the appropriate expenditure on monies received through Accommodation Tax to County Council. This written report is provided to County Council by October 1^st of each year to cover estimated and/or actual revenues and proposed expenditures for the prior fiscal year’s monies. The Director of Business Services staffs the committee.

• Number of Vacancies: 2 (Hospitality Industry and At-Large Position)
• Requirements: Must be a Dorchester County resident.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The board hears appeals from the Assessor's valuation of property values.

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Requirements: Must be a District 4 resident.

Board of Disabilities and Special Needs

The board provides oversight to the Disabilities Board of Charleston County, which is the administrative, planning and coordinating service delivery body for Dorchester County programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs funded in whole or in part by the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.

• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Requirements: Must be a Dorchester County resident.

Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Board of Directors

The board focuses on improving access to community resources and ensuring the very best mental health treatment possible.

• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Requirements: Must be a Dorchester County resident.

Those interested in applying can complete the application and email to [email protected]. 



For more information, please contact the Clerk to County Council, Lona Conrad, by phone at 843-832-0196 or email at [email protected].