Boards, Commissions & Foundations

Cayce citizens have an opportunity to actively participate in running the city through their services on a number of advisory boards, committees and commissions. These groups help shape and carry out policy. Some committees require that one or more individuals have specific experience, others simply need persons who possess the desire and commitment to serve. A Cayce staff member works with each board to help it conduct business. Each board has regular meeting days and times, although they may be altered by holidays. These meetings are open to the public and are held at the City Hall Complex, 1800 12th Street Extension. Meeting schedules and schedule changes are announced on the city's web site and posted at City Hall.

We are so grateful for our volunteers and welcome all to apply!

Local citizens wishing to apply for appointment to a City of Cayce board, commission, foundation or committee may submit a potential member application (opens in a new tab) to the Municipal Clerk, P. O. Box 2004, Cayce, SC 29171. Applications are accepted at any time for all City of Cayce boards, commissions, foundations and committees whether or not they have an opening.

Submitted applications for openings will be considered at the next reasonable Council meeting. Council requests that you not be on multiple boards, commissions, foundations or committees, so that all who wish to volunteer have a chance. Please submit a separate application for each individual board, commission, foundation or committee for which you are interested in serving.

Members who serve on the City's committees must either live or work within the city limits, depending on the rules of the body. All applicants are subject to a records check to be performed by the Cayce Police Department and that information could be made public. Applications can be submitted online. (opens in a new tab) You may also request an application by calling City Hall at 803-796-9020.

Boards & Commissions Info & Minutes

Accommodations Tax Committee

Administration Department (803) 550-9545. Meets as needed, typically once a year in April at 10am on a date chosen by the Committee. City Hall Council Chambers. Determines where state accommodations tax funds received will be spent to promote tourism.

The Accomodations Tax Committee meets once a year.

Accommodations Tax Fund Requests FY 24-25

Accommodations Tax Fund Requests FY22-23 (opens in a new tab)

Accommodations Tax Fund Requests FY21-22 (opens in a new tab)

Accommodations Tax Fund Requests FY20-21 (opens in a new tab)

Accommodations Tax Fund Requests FY19-20 (opens in a new tab)

Housing Authority

Columbia Housing Authority, (803) 254-3886, Ext. 211. Meets the third Tuesday every other month, 5 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. Works with Columbia Housing Authority officials to adapt State and Federal financial aid programs to our area's housing needs.

Events Committee

Administration Department (803) 796-9020, ext. 3057. Meets the second Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers. Works with City staff to plan and coordinate community events that encourage and foster good community relations and citizen participation.

Municipal Election Commission

Administration Department, (803) 550-9557. Meets as needed, City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioners observe the voting process that is handled by Lexington County.

Standard Technical Codes Board of Appeals

Planning and Development Department, (803) 796-9020, ext. 3065. Meets as needed, City Hall Council Chambers. Reviews citizen appeals to ensure building codes, property maintenance codes and fire codes are properly interpreted and implemented fairly. Members who serve on this Board must be either an Engineer, Contractor, Architect or Design Professional.

Historical Museum Commission

Cayce Historical Museum (803) 739-5385. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m., Cayce Historical Museum. Studies and preserves the history of the area and acquires and exhibits historically significant works.

Planning Commission

Planning and Development Department, (803) 796-9020, ext. 3064. Meets on the third Monday of each month, 6 p.m. or immediately following the Board of Zoning Appeals, Council Chambers. Advises City Council in the establishment of land use, zoning, and development regulations and makes recommendations to Council in response to related requests. Meeting agendas with backup information are available for review at City Hall.

2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning & Development Department, (803) 796-9020, ext. 3064. Meets the third Monday of each month as needed, 6 p.m., Council Chambers. Reviews zoning appeals and makes final determination as to whether appeals are denied or upheld. Meeting agendas with backup information are available for review at City Hall.

2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Dates

Hospitality Tax Committee

Foundations Info & Minutes

Beautification Foundation

Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30pm, City Hall Council Chambers. The Beautification Foundation is a 501 c 3 volunteer/constituent lead non-profit that plans, fund raises and implements projects to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Cayce. Follow on Instagram and Facebook.

Public Safety Foundation

Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:45pm, City Hall Council Chambers. The Public Safety Foundation is comprised of Cayce residents, Cayce business representatives, members of the Cayce Police and Fire Departments, City of Cayce staff and Cayce Council Members. Their goal is to provide supplies and assistance to the Cayce Police and Fire Departments that are not available through other means. Follow us online at caycepsf.org, on Instagram, and on Facebook.