Commissions

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Contact the Richland County Clerk of Council's Office for additional information.

Airport Commission 
The Airport Commission advises the County Council on the development, maintenance and operation of the Jim Hamilton–L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) as well as the promotion of general aviation in Richland County.

Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission promotes the protection of Richland’s natural, historical and cultural resources.

Convention Center Commission
The Convention Center Commission comprises of the governing bodies of the City of Columbia, Lexington County, and Richland County, regarding the pursuit of their joint interests in providing a public conference facility.

East Richland Public Service Commission
The East Richland Public Service Commission oversees functions of constructing, operating, maintaining and financing a sanitary sewage collection and treatment system throughout the district.

Elections Commission
The Elections Commission Office is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the election process.

Music Festival Commission  
The Music Festival Commission oversees the execution of music festivals in Richland County.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission plans programs for the physical, social, and economic growth, development, and redevelopment of the unincorporated area of the County.

Richland County Recreation Commission
The Richland County Recreation Commission delivers quality recreation programs in order to better promote health and improve the quality of life in Richland County.

Riverbanks Park Commission
The Riverbanks Park Commission is responsible to the citizens of the Midlands for the financial stability of the zoo.