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Dauphin County Opens 2027 Board Appointment Applications
The Dauphin County Commissioners are now accepting applications from members of the public interested in serving on a variety of boards and commissions appointed by the County Commissioners. Residents can view a more in-depth list of available positions and easily submit an application online by visiting www.dauphincounty.gov/boardappointments.
The County anticipates filling vacancies on the following boards and commissions in early 2027:
AAA Council on Aging (4)
Affordable Housing Board (2)
Agricultural Land Preservation Board (4)
Children & Youth Advisory Board (5)
Tri-County Community Action Commission (2)
Drug & Alcohol Services (8)
Fort Hunter Board of Trustees (2)
General Authority Board (1)
Hospital Authority (3)
Human Services Block Grant Planning & Advisory Committee (8)
Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Corporation Boards (1)
Land Bank Authority (1)
Merit-Based Hiring System Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel (1)
MH/A/DP Advisory Board (5)
Dauphin County Planning Commission (2)
Redevelopment Authority Board (1)
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg (1)
Residents must submit an application by November 6, 2026, to be considered in early 2027.
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Dauphin County Opens 2027 Board Appointment Applications
The Dauphin County Commissioners are now accepting applications from members of the public interested in serving on a variety of boards and commissions appointed by the County Commissioners. Residents can view a more in-depth list of available positions and easily submit an application online by visiting www.dauphincounty.gov/boardappointments.
The County anticipates filling vacancies on the following boards and commissions in early 2027:
AAA Council on Aging (4)
Affordable Housing Board (2)
Agricultural Land Preservation Board (4)
Children & Youth Advisory Board (5)
Tri-County Community Action Commission (2)
Drug & Alcohol Services (8)
Fort Hunter Board of Trustees (2)
General Authority Board (1)
Hospital Authority (3)
Human Services Block Grant Planning & Advisory Committee (8)
Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Corporation Boards (1)
Land Bank Authority (1)
Merit-Based Hiring System Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel (1)
MH/A/DP Advisory Board (5)
Dauphin County Planning Commission (2)
Redevelopment Authority Board (1)
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg (1)
Residents must submit an application by November 6, 2026, to be considered in early 2027.
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