Every spring, the Town of Nederland announces the available board positions. This year, there are 14 open board positions.They are: Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) - 2 Board Members, 1 Alternate; Nederland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) - 2 Board Members; Planning Commission (PC) - 4 Board Members; Parks, Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board (PROSAB) - 3 Board Members, Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) - 2 Board Members. There are also openings on the Board of Trustees, which will be appointed or be selected through a special election.

Do you want to help make Nederland a more amazing place to live, work, and thrive?

Consider joining one of the Town’s boards or commissions! The Town’s Advisory Boards and Commissions help the Board of Trustees guide the town into the future. Each board is comprised of passionate people that are dedicated to making a difference within the community. This community-based approach to governing is what makes Nederland such a unique and wonderful place.

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BoT) has various volunteer-staffed boards and commissions to advise them on topics of interest and to help them carry out their goals. All advisory board members are appointed by the Board of Trustees.

Trustees serve four-year terms, and are elected by the people during the Municipal Election, which takes place every two years. The Mayor serves a two-year team.

The Board of Trustees meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the Month, with Work Session Meetings on the second Tuesday of the Month. All meetings are held at 7 p.m.

The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) consists of a eight-member Board of Directors and a Board of Trustees Liaison, appointed by the Board of Trustees. Members serve for a term of four years. The DDA Board is a mix of residents, landowners and business owners from within the boundaries of the DDA and at least one must be a member of the Board of Trustees. The DDA has the authority to study, prioritize and propose development projects which must then be reviewed by the Planning Commission, PROSAB (when applicable), SAB, and approved by the Board of Trustees.

The Downtown Development Authority meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 6 p.m.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) will be looking for members to join this June! The BZA typically meets once a quarter to review any potential zoning variance requests. If you have an interest in helping improve the town, consider applying!

The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) is an appointed board which reviews zoning variance requests. Board members must be residents of the Town of Nederland and serve for a five-year term. The term of an alternate is two years.

Zoning variance requests must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator, who will then transmit the application and any necessary paperwork to the board, which will then be added to the schedule for the next BZA meeting.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments meets as needed on the second Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October) at 7 p.m.

The mission of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board (PROSAB) is to maintain the Town of Nederland and Surrounding Areas Open Space, Trails, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Master Plan in conformance with the Town vision and the direction of the Town of Nederland Board of Trustees, to work to implement the Plan through its own initiative and through cooperation with and support of community organizations in coordination with town resources, to work to see that all projects that fall under the scope of the Plan conform to it and integrate harmoniously with one another and to advise the Board of Trustees and educate the public on matters concerning the Plan and its implementation. Board members serve for a three-year-term and half of the board must live in Nederland.

The Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Advisory Board meets on the third Thursday of the Month at 7 p.m.

The Planning Commission (PC) is an appointed board that reviews developments and land use codes. Board members must be legal residents of the Town of Nederland and serve for a four- year-term. The Planning Commission was created to prepare and maintain, subject to periodic revision as necessary, a Master Plan as described by state statutes. As well as to implement the provisions of Chapters 16 and 17 of this Code, and to perform all functions and powers referred to in said chapters where reference is made. And to study and recommend to the Board of Trustees amendments to the Zoning Map of the Town. And to study and recommend appropriate zoning classifications for all annexations to the Town. And to exchange information with the various governmental agencies charged with planning and zoning responsibilities and with the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the Town. And to have all other duties and powers incidental to the above and any and all powers and duties set out by state statute, except that nothing herein shall permit the Planning Commission to make amendments to changes in the zoning of the Town, such powers expressly being reserved by the Board of Trustees.

The Planning Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7 p.m.

The Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) is an appointed board that advises the Board of Trustees to effectuate improvements to Town codes, operations and facilities on matters regarding sustainable practices, resource conservation, renewable energy, waste reduction, public outreach and education. SAB members serve for three-year terms. There is no residency requirement to serve on SAB.

The Sustainability Advisory Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the Month at 6:45 p.m.

Apply HERE!