Redevelopment Commission
The Town of Dillsboro Redevelopment Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Commission Members
Tom Wafford, President
Dustin Kitchell, Vice-President
Christina Stewart, Secretary
Tracey Adkisson
Gregory "Max" Whaley
Daryl Cutter, School Board Appointee, non-voting member
Redevelopment Commission Membership Requirements
Responsibilities
Assess and Address Redevelopment Needs: Investigate, study, and combat the causes of areas requiring redevelopment to improve their social and economic conditions.
Plan and Promote Land Use: Replan and utilize land in ways that best serve the unit’s residents and overall interests.
Collaborate with Public and Government Entities: Work with local departments, agencies, and other public bodies to achieve redevelopment goals.
Acquire and Dispose of Property: Select, acquire, redevelop, and dispose of areas in a manner that supports the unit’s economic and social development.
Ensure Transparency: Document findings, report activities, and keep records accessible to the public.
Appointment
The Town Council shall appoint the five members of the Redevelopment Commission.
One non-voting advisor who shall also be a member of the school board who is not a member of the Redevelopment Commission as such but is entitled to attend and participate in the proceedings of all meetings of the Redevelopment Commission.
An ex-officio advisor to the Redevelopment Commission who shall be a serving member of the Town Council. The ex-officio advisor is not a member of the Redevelopment Commission as such, but is entitled to attend and participate in the proceedings of all meetings of the Redevelopment Commission.
Member Eligibility
Members of the Redevelopment Commission shall be at least 18 years of age and must be residents of the town. Members shall take and subscribe an oath of office before beginning the duties thereof and shall execute a bond as set forth in l.c. 36-7-14-7.
Term
Regular members and the non-voting advisor serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Redevelopment Commission members and the ex-officio shall serve one-year terms.
The term of office of the non-voting advisor is two years.