The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission was created for the purpose of organizing programs and activities honoring the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and for promoting unity among the diverse populations within the Rocky Mount community.
The legislative body of the government of the City of Rocky Mount is comprised of a Mayor and seven-member City Council. The City is divided into seven wards and each ward is represented by a Council member who resides in that ward. The Mayor is elected at-large by the citizens and serves a four-year term. […]
The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to: safeguard the heritage of the City of Rocky Mount by preserving and regulating historic landmarks and historic districts; to enhance the environmental quality of neighborhoods; to establish and improve property values; and, to foster economic development.
The purpose of the Committee is to serve as a formal and continuing means to make the community aware of the needs and abilities of the handicapped, to encourage the involvement of the handicapped in the daily activities of the community by promoting their gainful employment, removing architectural barriers, and by acting as an education, […]
The Redevelopment Commission exists and operates for the public purpose of acquiring and replanning blighted areas within the Corporate Limits of the City of Rocky Mount and of holding or disposing of properties in such a manner that they become available for economically and socially sound development.
The Central City Revitalization Panel (CCRP) meets to discuss improvements and preservation within the central city boundaries of the City of Rocky Mount. The CCRP is also the governing body responsible for creating and overseeing the committees necessary to implement the Downtown Rocky Mount work plan, which is updated annually.
Every first Friday in downtown Rocky Mount, visit businesses that offer specials and enjoy a taste of downtown.
The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals and reviews any order, requirement or determination made in the enforcement of the City’s Land Development Code. This Board is a quasi-judicial board for ruling on appeals, variances, and special uses within the City Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Visit the Board of Adjustment page here (https://rockymountnc.gov/board-of-adjustment/)
The Tree Advisory Board was created for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Manager relative to trees and shrubbery on City property.
The Tree Advisory Board was created for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Manager relative to trees and shrubbery on City property.
The Central City Revitalization Panel (CCRP) meets to discuss improvements and preservation within the central city boundaries of the City of Rocky Mount. The CCRP is also the governing body responsible for creating and overseeing the committees necessary to implement the Downtown Rocky Mount work plan, which is updated annually.
The Workforce Housing Advisory Commission works in conjunction with city leadership and staff to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to housing challenges, opportunities and options that will result in fair, safe and affordable housing throughout the city.