The City-County Planning Board (CCPB) is a nine-member citizen board appointed jointly by the Winston-Salem City Council and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

The Community Appearance Commission (CAC) of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is a 15-member board appointed by the Winston-Salem City Council and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission (HRC) is a twelve-member citizen board appointed jointly by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, the Winston-Salem City Council, the Kernersville Board of Aldermen, and the Village of Clemmons Council.

The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) is a multi-jurisdictional organization charged with making transportation decisions for the Winston-Salem Urban Area.