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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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 2025
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III
252.475.5940
[email protected]
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.
No terms expiring
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Dare County Administration Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954.
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
475-5753
[email protected]
Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee
This Committee hears and reviews appeals of listings and valuations placed upon taxable motor vehicles located within Dare County.
3 terms expiring December 2025
Contact: Michael E. Elliott
475-5854
[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 2025
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
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 2026
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
The Planning Board meets to review and recommend action on land use and development plans and issues for the unincorporated areas of Dare County.
3 terms expiring February 2026
Contact: Noah Gillam
252-475-5873
[email protected]
The Dare County Transportation System is required by the State's Community Transportation Program to have a local Transportation Advisory Board. The Transportation Board is expected to maintain a minimum level of coordinated transportation services and to maintain ongoing communications as a means of seeking public involvement and ongoing administrative oversight. The Board consists of members from the community representing the following sectors: Human Service Agencies, Private Sector, Public/Business and Government Agencies.
1 term expiring March 2026
Contact: Radcliff Hester
252-475-5641
[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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December 2025
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 2025
- Charles Evans (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24)
- 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)
- 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)
- Jeffrey Scott (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24)
- Jonathan Waddill (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23; 12/24)
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III
252.475.5940
[email protected]
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.
No terms expiring
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Dare County Administration Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954.
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
475-5753
[email protected]
Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee
This Committee hears and reviews appeals of listings and valuations placed upon taxable motor vehicles located within Dare County.
3 terms expiring December 2025
- Danny Couch (Appointed 06/17; Reappointed 12/17, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21, 22, 23, 24)
- David Light (Appointed 01/18; Reappointed 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21; 22; 23; 24)
- Dock Sawyer (Appointed 01/93; Reappointed 12/92, 12/94, 12/95, 12/96, 12/97, 12/98, 12/99, 12/00, 12/01, 12/02, 12/03, 12/04, 12/05, 12/06, 12/07, 12/08, 12/09, 12/10, 12/11, 12/12, 12/14, 12/15, 12/16; 12/17, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21; 22; 23, 24)
Contact: Michael E. Elliott
475-5854
[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 2025
- Mark Ballog (Appointed 12/21 Reapptd. 12/23 )
- John Head (Appointed 12/23)
- David Hines (Appointed 10/21 Reapptd 12/23)
- Tess Judge (Appointed 12/23 )
- Wally Overman (Appointed 12/23 )
- Michael Siers (Appointed 12/21 Reapptd 12/23)
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 2026
Working Watermen CommissionThe 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 2026
- Dewey Hemilright (Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 1/20, 1/23 )
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
February 2026
Planning BoardThe Planning Board meets to review and recommend action on land use and development plans and issues for the unincorporated areas of Dare County.
3 terms expiring February 2026
- John DeBoy (Appointed 11/21 to complete term of Michael Barr Appt. 12/22 Appt. as Chairman 2/24)
- Beth Midgett (Appointed 08/04; Reappointed 02/06, 02/08, 02/11, 02/14, 02/17; 02/20; 12/22)
- David Overton (Appointed 02/08; Reappointed 02/11, 02/14, 02/17; 02/20; 12/22)
Contact: Noah Gillam
252-475-5873
[email protected]
March 2026
Transportation Advisory BoardThe Dare County Transportation System is required by the State's Community Transportation Program to have a local Transportation Advisory Board. The Transportation Board is expected to maintain a minimum level of coordinated transportation services and to maintain ongoing communications as a means of seeking public involvement and ongoing administrative oversight. The Board consists of members from the community representing the following sectors: Human Service Agencies, Private Sector, Public/Business and Government Agencies.
1 term expiring March 2026
- Tiffanie Herring (Apptd. 11/22 to complete term of Stephanie Webb)
Contact: Radcliff Hester
252-475-5641
[email protected]
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