Norcross invites community members, new and old, to help shape the city’s future by applying to serve on one of three boards and commissions. There are five volunteer positions available across the Norcross Parks, Green Spaces & Trails Commission, Tree Preservation Board, and Historic Preservation Commission.
City officials said boards and commissions allow residents and other community stakeholders to share their knowledge, offer recommendations to leadership, and contribute directly to projects and policies throughout Norcross.
Two openings on parks commission
The Norcross Parks, Green Spaces & Trails Commission advises the city on the planning, development, and improvement of assets. Members support conservation and sustainability efforts, explore recreational programs and community events, gather public input, and recommend enhancements to landscaping and outdoor public spaces.
Experience in parks, planning, environmental design, sustainability or community development is helpful but not required. The commission meets at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Norcross City Hall.
Two spots on tree board
The Norcross Tree Preservation Board promotes responsible urban forest stewardship and advises the mayor and city council on tree-related policies, maintenance needs, and planting priorities. Members also support Arbor Day activities, public education, community tree-care programs, and efforts to preserve and expand Norcross’s tree canopy.
Experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, planning, development, sustainability, communications, education or community organizing is helpful but not required. The board currently meets at 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Norcross City Hall.
One opening on historic preservation commission
The five-member Historic Preservation Commission helps protect the city’s character by administering Norcross’s historic review process.
The preservation board’s responsibilities include reviewing applications for certificates of appropriateness, identifying properties that may qualify for historic designation, and recommending preservation initiatives to elected officials. Applicants must live in the city or own property within the historic district.
Norcross Historic Preservation Commission members serve three-year terms. Professional experience related to a board’s work is welcome but is not required for most positions.
Meetings are held as needed at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the second-floor conference room at Norcross City Hall.
