Apply For Kent County Board, Commission & Committee Vacancies
  The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents interested in serving their community through appointments to County boards, commissions and committees. There are currently 16 opportunities available.
Qualified residents can review the openings, create an online account and submit an application on the County’s website. Resumes and cover letters are encouraged. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2026.
Serving on a board, commission or committee is a meaningful way to share your expertise, represent your community and help guide important County initiatives.
For more information, contact the Board of Commissioners Office at 616-632-7580.
Current Postings
The following boards, commissions, and committees are accepting applications, click to learn more about what each group is responsible for:
Community Health Advisory Committee
🔹 Kent DHHS Representative - Learn more here.
Fire Commission
🔹 Public (Elected) Official 3 - Learn more here.
Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
🔹 Construction Representative - Learn more here.
Kent County Community Action Advisory Governing Board
🔹 Private Sector 4 and Public Sector 4 - Learn more here.
Kent County Family & Children's Coordinating Council
🔹 Advocate/Consumer 2 - Learn more here.
Kent County Revolving Loan Fund Committee
🔹 Kent County Resident with Lived Experience - Learn more here.
Kent Hospital Finance Authority
🔹 County Representative 1 (mid-term vacancy) and 4 - Learn more here.
Lakeshore Regional Entity Substance Use Oversight Policy Board
🔹 Member 4 - Learn more here.
Officers' Compensation Commission
🔹 Member 6 - Learn more here.
Remonumentation Peer Review Group
🔹 Professional Surveyors 1 (mid-term vacancy), 4, 5, 7, and 9 - Learn more here.
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