Before Tropical Storm Helene, the City of Asheville had 13 active advisory boards and commissions. Now, city staff is making the rounds to present a new Helene Recovery Boards structure. Up to seven selected members will be drafted from the previously active 13 advisory boards and commissions. During the Sept. 22 meeting, NAC members raised questions similar to those of other advisory board leaders who met with the city in July. “It’s not that anyone thinks it’s not worthwhile to have advisory boards, let me be very clear about that.