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Commissioner Appointed Boards & Authorities
The Board of Commissioners is responsible for appointing members to various Boards and Authorities. It is vital to the operations of Fayette County departments, offices, and agencies that Boards and Authorities have members who are mindful of their duties, responsibilities, and role. Independent thinking members serve the residents of Fayette County best.
Volunteer
As a resident of Fayette County, you are urged to offer your services on a volunteer basis to these Boards and Authorities. The terms of the Boards and Authorities vary. Please watch for information in the local newspapers, in local media coverage of the Commissioners Meetings, and listings to this website to learn when vacancies occur on a particular Board or Authority.
Terms
For the most part, the terms for the Boards expire on December 31 and the terms for the Authorities expire the first Monday of January; however, because some terms are staggered, there may be a vacancy on a particular Board or Authority within a given year.
Contact
For information about the Boards and Authorities, please contact the Commissioners' Office at 724-430-1200.
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Agricultural Land Preservation Board
Agricultural Land Preservation Board administers the county program for the purchase of agriculture conservation easements within agriculture security areas.
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Airport Authority
The Fayette County Airport Authority oversees the operations and management of the Airport.
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Behavioral Health Administration
The purpose is to provide advise and consultation to administration on program development, service gaps and operations.
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Children & Youth Services Advisory Board
The Fayette County Children and Youth Services Advisory Board is a group of local volunteers who help support and advise the agency, manage by-laws, help plan events, and other functions.
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Conservation District
District promotes conservation and development of natural resources in Fayette County.
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Election Board
View agendas and minutes for Fayette County Election Board meetings.
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Fay Penn Economic Development Council
Learn about the Fay Penn Economic Development Council.
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Fayette County Health Center
Fayette County Health Center oversees the building and grounds operations of the health center which houses tenants of said building.
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Fayette County Hospital Authority
The Fayette County Hospital Authority meets on an as-needed basis to provide support to local hospitals.
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Fayette County Housing Authority (FCHA)
The purpose is to provide oversight of the management of the FCHA and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policies and programs on public housing, Section 8 and state housing.
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Hotel Tax Grant Board
The Fayette County Hotel Tax Grant Board purpose is to review grant applications and award grants from revenues derived from the Hotel Tax.
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Industrial Development Authority
Pennsylvania statute created this Authority to issue municipal bonds for the benefit of industrial and commercial projects in the county.
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Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau (LHVB)
The LHVB is the designated tourist promotion agency responsible to market the tourist attractions in Fayette County.
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North Fayette Municipal Authority
North Fayette Municipal Authority oversees the operations of staff responsible to expand and improve the water lines and service.