Credit: Upper Dublin Township.
Local governance is crucial because it directly impacts the daily lives of residents by making decisions that address their unique needs and priorities. Effective local governance fosters accountability, promotes citizen participation, and ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to improve services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure, ultimately strengthening the community’s resilience and well-being.
Upper Dublin Township is looking to bolster its local governance in the upcoming months by adding new members to various boards and commissions.
There will be openings in the following departments:
Building Code Board of Appeals: one 5-year term ending June 30, 2030.
The BCBA meetings and hearings are held as requested and are open to the public. Agendas for both meetings and hearings are posted on the Township website.
The Building Code Board of Appeals consists of seven township residents (five regular and two alternates), appointed by the Commissioners, who meet as needed to hear and rule on matters concerning compliance with the Township Building Code. An application to the Board may consist of an appeal, a request for a variance or a request for an extension of time relating to accessibility requirements.
Environmental Protection Advisory Board: two 3-year terms ending June 30, 2028.
The EPAB meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm, unless otherwise announced. All meetings are open to the public.
The seven members of the Environmental Protection Advisory Board (EPAB) of Upper Dublin Township are volunteers (re-)appointed for a period of three years by the Board of Commissioners. Its membership represents a range of professional expertise and community interests.
The EPAB either initiates or, upon request, advises the Board of Commissioners on issues related to protecting the quality of water, land and air resources. These efforts involve such matters as: stormwater and erosion control, land use, waste disposal, recycling and chemical usage.
The EPAB reviews all Township development plans and conducts necessary site investigations to ensure development is consistent with sound environmental criteria. As part of its public outreach in the form of surveys and interaction with other area individuals and groups, the EPAB learns of specific or general environmental concerns for which appropriate action is recommended to the Board of Commissioners.
Library Board: two 3-year terms ending June 30, 2028, and the completion of one 3-year term ending June 30, 2027.
Serving on the Upper Dublin Library Board* requires a commitment to advance the Library's mission, which is “connecting people and ideas to educate, inspire and strengthen the Upper Dublin community.” The Board is responsible for overseeing the planning, operation and maintenance of the library. This includes advocating for the library to the Board of Commissioners, at community-wide events, and wherever such advocacy will engender support for the Library. It also includes promoting the work of the Friends of the Upper Dublin Public Library, our partners in raising financial support for the Library.
Shade Tree Commission: one 5-year term ending June 30, 2030.
The Shade Tree Commission meets the third Thursday every month at 3:30pm, unless otherwise announced. All meetings are open to the public and we, as the STC, encourage you to attend.
Formed in 1994 to oversee trimming, removal and spraying of shade trees in the public right-of-way.
Zoning Hearing Board – one 5-year term ending June 30, 2030.
The Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to State law, deals with interpretation of the Township’s zoning ordinances. They hear and decide on applications for appeal from decisions of Township officials, zoning regulations special exceptions and variances.
This autonomous Board holds public hearings that are advertised in advance in local newspapers. Records of the proceedings are maintained. An appeal of their findings may be taken to the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. There are five members and one alternate member.
