Ad Hoc and Short-Term Committees Groups that form for specific tasks or objectives and end when completed.
Animal Care Advisory Committee Provides oversight and recommendations regarding improving animal care services.
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Makes recommendations on the expenditure of revenue generated from the Accommodations Tax.
Airport Commission Advises County Council on development, maintenance and operation of Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) and promotes aviation in Richland County.
Board of Assessment Appeals Hears appeals related to property tax disputes between the Assessor and the taxpayer.
Board of Voter Registration and Elections Oversees all aspects of elections in Richland County, from voter registration to certification of results.
Board of Zoning Appeals Guides development in accordance with existing and future needs, suitability, and the Comprehensive Plan.
Building Codes Board of Appeals Hears and decides on appeals to the decisions of the Building or Fire Official.
Central Midlands Council of Governments Guides area-wide development wit research, planning and technical assistance.
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) Promotes transportation opportunities for all citizens within Richland County and a limited service area in Lexington County.
Community Relations Council Works to make the Midlands a better place to live and work for all residents
Conservation Commission Protects the County's natural, historical, and cultural resources and promotes nature-based recreation and eco- and heritage tourism
Development and Services Committee Meets regarding the operational matters, economic development, functions and activities of Public Works and Engineering.
East Richland Public Service Commission Oversees functions of constructing, operating, maintaining and financing a sanitary sewage collection and treatment system throughout the district.
Economic Development Committee Works to assist new companies considering locating in Richland County and existing companies considering expanding operations.
Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Reviews applications and makes recommendations regarding the allocation and distribution of the County Promotions portion of hospitality tax funds.
Internal Audit Committee Reviews all areas of County operations which County funds are levied, collected, expended, or otherwise used.
Lexington Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Provides alcohol and drug abuse services to Lexington and Richland Counties.
Library Board of Trustees Oversees and guides the long-term strategies for the ongoing success of Richland Library.
Midlands Regional Convention Center Authority Engages in all aspects and activities related to the Convention Center.
Midlands Workforce Development Board Helps strengthen and improve our nation’s public workforce system.
Nulla Bona Committee Decides which taxes are non-collectable and should be deleted from the tax rolls.
Performing Arts Center Board Sets policy, priorities and rates for the Ira and Nancy Koger Center for the Arts.
Planning Commission Plans programs for the physical, social and economic growth, development and redevelopment of the unincorporated area of the County.
Richland County Neighborhood Council Provides residents an information exchange and advises local officials on issues affecting communities.
Richland County Recreation Commission Delivers quality recreation programs in order to better promote health and improve the quality of life in Richland County.
Richland Memorial Hospital (Prisma Health) Board of Trustees Oversees the operation and governance of the hospital system.
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Promotes natural resource conservation through education, demonstrations, technical and financial assistance.
Riverbanks Park Commission Governs the Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District for the financial stability of the zoo.
Rules and Appointments Committee Reviews, provides oversight, and serves as advisory body on the rules of the County Council concerning appointments to County boards, commissions, and committees.
The Township Auditorium Oversees the performing arts venue to provide quality services to the community.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Reviews, comments on, and provides recommendations to County Council regarding use of the one-cent additional sales tax.