Upcoming Appointments
Following is a list of Boards and Committees that have terms expiring during the next 3 months. The list highlights when the item will be presented to the Board of Commissioners along with any special requirements that may pertain to the appointment.
An application must be submitted in order for your name to be considered for a Board or Committee appointment. Any questions call Skyler Foley 475.5700.
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This Board establishes local policies within those set by the Regional Library Board and oversees the Library Trust Fund Budget.
1 term expiring October 2026
Contact: Meaghan Beasley
252-473-2372
[email protected]
Thomas A. Baum Senior Center Advisory Board
The Thomas A. Baum Senior Center Advisory Board is to provide citizen input to Dare County in establishing goals and policies concerning the operation of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center and the Center’s community outreach programs.
2 terms expiring October 2026
Meeting Schedule: Thomas A. Baum Senior Center. 300 Mustian St. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948.
Requirements:
252-475-5636
[email protected]
The Council advises Dare County in its efforts to promote, organize, plan, and coordinate services and programs for residents and visitors to Dare County who are 55 years of age and older.
2 terms expiring November 2026
Contact: Jenna Wienert
475-5636
[email protected]
Working Watermen Commission
The Commission for Working Watermen works to protect and enhance the commercial fishing industry in Dare County. The Commission monitors and advises the Dare County Board of Commissioners regarding pending or proposed laws, rules, regulations, fishery management plans and coastal habitat plans as they relate to commercial fishing in the county.
1 term expiring November 2026
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
The Board of Equalization and Review is a local citizen review board that hears property tax appeals from property owners in Dare County. Under North Carolina law, each county must have an Equalization and Review Board to hear appeals of property values.
5 terms expiring December 2026
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III
252.475.5940
[email protected]
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Advisory Council reviews and advises the Department of Parks and Recreation in its efforts to promote, organize, plan and coordinate activities and programs for youth and adults in Dare County.
1 term expiring December 2026
Requirements:
475-5916
[email protected]
Stumpy Point Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Stumpy Point Community Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the Stumpy Point community.
1 term expiring December 2026
Contact: Naomi Midgett
252-473-1641
[email protected]
Tourism Board
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for the Outer Banks of North Carolina and is funded by one percent of the occupancy tax and one percent of the prepared meals tax collected in Dare County. The towns and other agencies represented on the Tourism Board submit recommendations for their appointments to the Board of Commissioners for final approval. One County Commissioner serves on the Board and there are two at-large seats for which applications are accepted.
6 terms expiring December 2026
Meeting Schedule: 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.. Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. 1 Visitors Center Circle, Manteo, NC.
Requirements:
473-2138, ext. 228
As outlined and funded by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assumes responsibility for assessing needs, funding community-based alternatives for troubled youth who enter the courts, and supporting prevention programs.
1 term expiring January 2027
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
475-5753
[email protected]
Older Adult Services Advisory Council
The Council advises Dare County in its efforts to promote, organize, plan, and coordinate services and programs for residents and visitors to Dare County who are 55 years of age and older.
1 term expiring January 2027
Contact: Jenna Wienert
475-5636
[email protected]
Waterways Commission
The Dare County Waterways Commission advises the Board of Commissioners on inlets and waterways in Dare County. Working closely with community stakeholders, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, and state officials, the Commission endeavors to safeguard and assure access to Dare County’s waterways.
1 term expiring January 2027
Meeting Schedule: Monthly, odd months in Manteo, even months in Buxton.
Contact: Barton Grover
475-5628
[email protected]
Working Watermen Commission
The Commission for Working Watermen works to protect and enhance the commercial fishing industry in Dare County. The Commission monitors and advises the Dare County Board of Commissioners regarding pending or proposed laws, rules, regulations, fishery management plans and coastal habitat plans as they relate to commercial fishing in the county.
1 term expiring January 2027
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
An application must be submitted in order for your name to be considered for a Board or Committee appointment. Any questions call Skyler Foley 475.5700.
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October 2026
Library Board - DareThis Board establishes local policies within those set by the Regional Library Board and oversees the Library Trust Fund Budget.
1 term expiring October 2026
- Lisa Mathews (Apptd: 10/2023)
Contact: Meaghan Beasley
252-473-2372
[email protected]
Thomas A. Baum Senior Center Advisory Board
The Thomas A. Baum Senior Center Advisory Board is to provide citizen input to Dare County in establishing goals and policies concerning the operation of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center and the Center’s community outreach programs.
2 terms expiring October 2026
- Lisa Minerich (Apptd. 10/24)
- Jennifer Tolbert (Appt. 10/24)
Meeting Schedule: Thomas A. Baum Senior Center. 300 Mustian St. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948.
Requirements:
- The Advisory board members shall be appointed by the Dare County Older Adult Services Advisory Board and shall number at least 7 (but not more than 13 persons), one of whom shall be a member of the Dare County Board of Commissioners and one of whom shall be a member of the the Dare County Older Adult Advisory Board. Each member of the Advisory Board shall be a resident of Dare County.
252-475-5636
[email protected]
November 2026
Older Adult Services Advisory CouncilThe Council advises Dare County in its efforts to promote, organize, plan, and coordinate services and programs for residents and visitors to Dare County who are 55 years of age and older.
2 terms expiring November 2026
- Emily Gould (Appointed 12/16; Reappointed 11/18;)
- Mary Pendill (Appointed 11/14; Reappointed 11/18; Appointed Chair; 4/22; Reapptd. 11/22)
Contact: Jenna Wienert
475-5636
[email protected]
Working Watermen Commission
The Commission for Working Watermen works to protect and enhance the commercial fishing industry in Dare County. The Commission monitors and advises the Dare County Board of Commissioners regarding pending or proposed laws, rules, regulations, fishery management plans and coastal habitat plans as they relate to commercial fishing in the county.
1 term expiring November 2026
- Sean Darsee ( Appt. 11/23)
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
December 2026
Equalization and Review BoardThe Board of Equalization and Review is a local citizen review board that hears property tax appeals from property owners in Dare County. Under North Carolina law, each county must have an Equalization and Review Board to hear appeals of property values.
5 terms expiring December 2026
- Charles Evans (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24; 1/26)
- Terry Gore (Appointed 04/14; Reappointed 12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24; 1/26)
- Skip Jones (Appointed 02/08; Reappointed 12/08, 12/09, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24; 1/26)
- Jeffrey Scott (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24; 1/26)
- Jonathan Waddill (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24; 1/26)
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III
252.475.5940
[email protected]
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Advisory Council reviews and advises the Department of Parks and Recreation in its efforts to promote, organize, plan and coordinate activities and programs for youth and adults in Dare County.
1 term expiring December 2026
- Missy McPherson (Appointed 07/16; Reappointed 12/17; 12/20; 12/23)
Requirements:
- Must be a Dare County Resident
475-5916
[email protected]
Stumpy Point Community Center Board
This Board operates and maintains the Stumpy Point Community Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the Stumpy Point community.
1 term expiring December 2026
- Brandon Patsel (Appt. 03/25 to fill unxpired vacant seat)
Contact: Naomi Midgett
252-473-1641
[email protected]
Tourism Board
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for the Outer Banks of North Carolina and is funded by one percent of the occupancy tax and one percent of the prepared meals tax collected in Dare County. The towns and other agencies represented on the Tourism Board submit recommendations for their appointments to the Board of Commissioners for final approval. One County Commissioner serves on the Board and there are two at-large seats for which applications are accepted.
6 terms expiring December 2026
- Mark Batenic (Appointed 1/24 to fill unexpired term of Leo Holland Reappointed: 12/24 )
- Brenda Chasen (Appointed 12/24)
- Tod Clissold (Appointed 11/22 Reappointed 12/24)
- Tonia Cohen (Appt. 11/22 Reappointed 12/24)
- Richard Hess (Appointed 12/22 Reappointed 12/24)
- Dennis Robinson (Appt. 10/21 to serve remaining term of Donna Peele who resigned 2021 Apptd. 11/22 Reappointed 12/24)
Meeting Schedule: 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.. Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. 1 Visitors Center Circle, Manteo, NC.
Requirements:
- Candidates for the Tourism Board are appointed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners based on recommendations that are made by the municipalities and member agencies. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners appoints 1 County Commissioner and 2 At-Large seats.
- Members may only serve 2 consecutive two-year terms
473-2138, ext. 228
January 2027
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)As outlined and funded by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assumes responsibility for assessing needs, funding community-based alternatives for troubled youth who enter the courts, and supporting prevention programs.
1 term expiring January 2027
- Susan Bothwell (Apptd. 1/25)
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
475-5753
[email protected]
Older Adult Services Advisory Council
The Council advises Dare County in its efforts to promote, organize, plan, and coordinate services and programs for residents and visitors to Dare County who are 55 years of age and older.
1 term expiring January 2027
- Sandra Burgee (Apptd. 12/23 to fill Beulah Ashby's unexpired term. )
Contact: Jenna Wienert
475-5636
[email protected]
Waterways Commission
The Dare County Waterways Commission advises the Board of Commissioners on inlets and waterways in Dare County. Working closely with community stakeholders, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, and state officials, the Commission endeavors to safeguard and assure access to Dare County’s waterways.
1 term expiring January 2027
- Mary Ellon Ballance (Apptd. 1/25 Moved to Commissioner seat 06/26)
Meeting Schedule: Monthly, odd months in Manteo, even months in Buxton.
Contact: Barton Grover
475-5628
[email protected]
Working Watermen Commission
The Commission for Working Watermen works to protect and enhance the commercial fishing industry in Dare County. The Commission monitors and advises the Dare County Board of Commissioners regarding pending or proposed laws, rules, regulations, fishery management plans and coastal habitat plans as they relate to commercial fishing in the county.
1 term expiring January 2027
- Steve House (Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 1/21, 1/23, 1/25 )
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
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