The Town has various boards, commissions, and committees to carry out essential tasks assigned to these functions.
Board of Zoning Appeals- composed of seven members appointed by the Accomack County Circuit Court to hear appeals by citizens of decisions of the Zoning Administrator, variances and special use permits.
Building Code Board of Appeals- composed of five members appointed by the Town Council to hear appeals by citizens of decisions of the Building Official.
Planning Commission- composed of seven members appointed by the Town Council to administer the Town plan and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Town.
Curtis Merritt Harbor of Refuge Committee- composed of four members, three are appointed by the Town Council and the fourth, the Harbormaster is an employee of the Town. Their duty is to oversee the operation of the Town’s Curtis Merritt Harbor of Refuge.
Chincoteague Recreation and Convention Center Authority- composed of five members appointed by the Town Council, who are charged with the operation of a Community Center located at 6155 Community Drive.
PLANNING COMMISSION TERM 4 YEARS
Chris Bott – Chair
Pat Farley
Steve Katsetos
Tammy Pomerleau
David Britton
John Tavolaro
Giovanni Rosanova
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TERM 5 YEARS
Robert Cherrix – Chair
David Quillen
David Landsberger
Michael McGee
Ernest W. Smith, Jr.
Richard Alloway
Kevin Krome
CURTIS MERRITT HARBOR COMMITTEE TERM 2 YEARS
Chris Bott – Chair
Bill McComb
Danny Bowden (Working Waterman)
George Garner (Recreational Fisherman)
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS TERM 5 YEARS
Ernest Dale Holston
Robert Tye
Stacy Hart
John Whalen
Sonya Watson-Conser
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT TERM 2 YEARS
Gene Wayne Taylor – Chair
Nick Howard
Jay Savage
Donna Leonard