County Focus Article: Civic Matchmaking: Managing Boards and Commissions in the Digital Age

The average county in South Carolina is responsible for appointments to 18 boards and commissions. That presents an opportunity for scores of citizens to serve by sharing their expertise and experience for the betterment of their community. It also means county governments have the challenge of providing publicly available information about boards and commissions, recruiting and processing applicants, and managing board memberships at a time when digitization and web accessibility are paramount. MatchBoard, an online platform for managing boards and commissions that connects citizens with service opportunities in their local governments, is a tool to help address that challenge. Learn more about managing boards and commissions in the digital age.