CHARLES TOWN, WV (May 28, 2026) – The Jefferson County Commission intends to appoint to the following authorities, boards, commissions, or committees.

Please note that the Commission appointment policy for boards and commissions is available here: https://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/home/showpublisheddocument/27452/638775482307730000

Current Openings:

  • Jefferson Agritourism Taskforce: one, 3-year term
  • Jefferson County Board of Health: one, 5-year term
  • Jefferson County Building Code Board of Appeals: five, 2- year terms
  • Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals: two alternate seats, 3-year terms
  • Jefferson County Development Authority: three, 3-year terms
  • Jefferson County Property Safety Board: three, 2-year terms
  • Jefferson Solid Waste Authority: one, 4-year term
  • Jefferson County Water Advisory Committee: one resident term (3 years), one Shepherdstown Water Department term, one Harpers Ferry Water Works term, and one West Virginia State Department of Environmental Protection term.
  • HOME Consortium of the Eastern Panhandle: one, 3-year term
  • Parks and Recreation Commission: four, 3-year terms
  • South Jefferson Library Board: three, five-year terms
  • Region 9- Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council: one, 2-year term

Upcoming Openings:

  • Farmland Protection Board: one farmer and soil conservation district member, and 1 public member (September)

To apply to serve on any of the boards listed above, please submit a letter of interest and a resume or statement of qualifications to Edwina Benites-LM, county administrator at: P.O. Box 250, Charles Town, WV 5414; or email boards@jeffcowv.gov

Please call the Commission Office with questions (304) 728-3284.