Welcome OnBoard, Hilton Head Island!

the OnBoardGOV page for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has selected OnBoardGOV, a boards and commissions management solution from ClerkBase, to streamline how staff manage boards, commissions, and committees—while improving transparency and access for residents.

Designed specifically for municipal and county operations, OnBoardGOV helps staff reduce manual work, maintain accuracy, and keep critical information accessible in one centralized system.

Simplifying Board and Committee Management for Staff

With OnBoardGOV, Hilton Head Island staff can:

  • Easily access and update board and committee membership

  • Track membership history over time

  • Monitor term start and expiration dates

  • Quickly generate board books without manual formatting or duplicate data entry

Built-in applications and certifications modules allow staff to:

  • Receive and manage applications online

  • Track required certifications by role

  • Send automated reminders to support ongoing compliance

The result is greater efficiency and significantly reduced administrative burden—without sacrificing accuracy or accountability.

A Better Experience for Residents

OnBoardGOV also provides a public-facing portal that improves access to information and reduces routine inquiries to staff.

Residents can:

  • View boards and committees with open or upcoming vacancies

  • Apply online through a streamlined application process

  • Receive confirmation when their application is submitted

This transparency empowers residents to engage more easily in local government while ensuring staff don’t have to manually respond to every request.

End-to-End Application and Approval Workflow

Internally, staff manage applications entirely within the system—from submission through review and approval.

When a new member begins their term, staff can:

  • Instantly see required certifications

  • Track compliance status in real time

  • Maintain a complete record within the same platform

No spreadsheets. No disconnected systems. No guesswork.

Meetings Center: Scheduling, Calendars, and Attendance

The Meetings Center allows staff to:

  • Schedule meetings and publish a public-facing calendar

  • Help members and residents plan attendance in advance

  • Record attendance during or after meetings

This ensures accurate records while supporting open meeting requirements and public trust.

Improving Transparency While Reducing Staff Workload

By centralizing board management, applications, certifications, and meetings, OnBoardGOV gives both staff and residents a clear, up-to-date view of what’s happening at the board and committee level.

The payoff:

  • Increased transparency

  • Fewer public information requests

  • More time for staff to focus on higher-value priorities

Did You Know?

Hilton Head Island is home to more than 12 miles of Atlantic beachfront and is one of the first planned eco-friendly communities in the United States, with long-standing policies focused on preserving natural beauty and thoughtful governance—making transparency and efficient public service especially important.