Grassroots of Tarboro

Talk is cheap. Anyone can say what their local government should do, but it takes a special commitment to get out there and make it happen. Now you have the opportunity.

"We would be glad to give an application to anyone in the county, who would like to serve on the boards and committees," said Edgecombe County Manager Lorenzo Carmon. "They can come to my office anytime."

Edgecombe County government is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the following boards and commissions:

• Edgecombe County Planning Board: meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday night of each month. The primary responsibility is to develop and recommend policies, ordinances and procedures for development in the zoning districts of the county.

• Edgecombe County Zoning Board of Adjustment: meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday night of each month. Primary responsibility is to investigate the facts of an inspection appeal and other zoning enforcements.

• Edgecombe County Human Relations Commission: meets at 5:30 p.m., quarterly on the fourth Tuesday. Primary responsibility is to facilitate the prevention and/or resolution of problems in areas affecting the human relations of all citizens residing, working or trading in Edgecombe County and to promote peace, understanding, respect, good will and harmony among all citizens.

• Turning Point Workforce Development Board: meets at 6 p.m. bimonthly on the second Wednesday. Must represent a private sector business in Edgecombe County. The Turning Point Workforce Development Board Inc. (WDB) is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors responsible for developing policy and overseeing local workforce development initiatives in partnership with local elected officials.

Clerk to the Board Carolyn Hedgepeth said anyone interested can call 641-7832 to request an application. Applications to volunteer to serve on any board or commission are also available online at www.edgecombecountync.gov.

Commissioner Leonard Wiggins said anyone is welcome to apply.

"If you have a willingness to serve and learn, you can do it," he said. "It's all a matter of common sense."

Published April 24, 2008 10:48 am - Sherry Brunson, Staff Writer

In case you didn't read this in the newspaper, - Betty

I called last night for more information regarding joining the Human Relations Commission, and am awaiting a response to my voice mail. I guess we'll see what happens, and what it entails.