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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December 2024

Equalization and Review Board
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 2024
  • Charles Evans (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Jeffrey Scott (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23)
  • Jonathan Waddill (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 12/16, 1/18, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 12/21; 11/22; 12/23)
Compensation: $50
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.

Contact: Hosea Wilson, III
                 252.475.5940
                 [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 2024
  • Danny Couch (Appointed 06/17; Reappointed 12/17, 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21, 22, 23)
  • David Light (Appointed 01/18; Reappointed 12/18; 12/19; 12/20; 21; 22; 23)
  • 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)
Meeting Schedule: As Needed.

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 2024
  • Mark Batenic (Appointed 1/24 to fill unexpired term of Leo Holland )
  • Tod Clissold (Appointed 11/22)
  • Tonia Cohen (Appt. 11/22 )
  • Richard Hess (Appointed 12/22)
  • Dennis Robinson (Appt. 10/21 to serve remaining term of Donna Peele who resigned 2021 Apptd. 11/22)
  • Monica Thibodeau (Appointed 12/20; Reapptd. 11/22 )
Compensation: $125 per meeting-Steering Committee Members, $100 per meeting other members
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
Contact: Amy Wood
                 473-2138, ext. 228

January 2025

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 2025
  • Maddox Cromwell ( Appt. 12/05/22)
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]
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 2025
  • Bea Basnight (2/24 to fill unexpired term. )
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of every month except June, July, August. Various locations within Dare County.

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.

2 terms expiring January 2025
  • Steve House (Appointed 1/19; Reapptd. 1/21, 1/23 )
  • Jamie Reibel (Appointed 1/19; reapptd. 1/21, 1/23)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly and as needed.

Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
                 252.216.8985
                 [email protected]

February 2025

Aging Advisory Council
The Area Agency on Aging is the organization mandated under the provisions of the Older American's Act of 1965 to work on behalf of older adults and their caregivers in Region R. It is the Agency's mission to empower senior adults to enhance their quality of life through training, education, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services. The Council advocates on behalf of the senior population in their counties by reviewing and commenting on the laws, policies, actions and programs that affect older adults.

2 terms expiring February 2025
  • Sandy Pace (Appointed 02/11; Reappointed 02/13, 02/15, 02/17, 02/19; 01/21; 2/23 Kaye White resigned Feb. 2023 Sandy Pace apptd. to complete term)
  • Jenna Wienert (Apptd. 4/24 to fill Beth Moore's unexpired term;)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly on a called basis and dates are determined at the annual meeting. Albemarle Commission.

Requirements:
  • Two Dare County representatives
Contact: Jasmine S. Wilson, Aging Program & Contracts Specialist, Brandi Bohanan
                 Sandy Pace
                 [email protected]
Planning Board
The Planning Board meets to review and recommend action on land use and development plans and issues for the unincorporated areas of Dare County.

2 terms expiring February 2025
  • Terry Gore (Appointed 02/16; Reappointed 02/19; 01/22)
  • James R. Shelton (Appointed 02/19; reapptd. 01/22)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Monday of every month. Dare County Administration Building. 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive Manteo, NC.

Contact: Noah Gillam
                 252-475-5873
                 [email protected]
Senior Tar Heel Legislature Delegates
The Senior Tar Heel Legislature was created by the state legislature to provide information to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly. Delegates from all 100 counties serve on committees and meet with the Governor and are a spokesperson for the county they represent. Position requires the ability to keep the County Commissioners informed of the Senior Tar Heel Legislative Agenda and to report to other seniors and groups regarding advocacy activities.

2 terms expiring February 2025
  • Susanne D. Kelly (Appointed 05/19; reapptd. 12/20; 5/21; 2/23 )
  • Kaye White (Appointed 02/11; Reappointed 02/13, 02/15, 02/17, 02/19; 12/20; 5/21, 2/23)
Requirements:
  • One delegate and one alternate Must be at least 60 years of age
Contact: Kaye White, Delegate
                 252.441.7062
                 [email protected]

March 2025

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 March 2025
  • Cindy Perry (Appointed 03/22)
Meeting Schedule: 11/18/21 -Fessenden Ctr, 2/24/22 -Family Recreation Park, 5/26/22 -Lions Club & 9/22/22 Family Recreation Park.

Requirements:
  • Must be a Dare County Resident
Contact: Spencer Gregory
                 475-5916
                 [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 March 2025
  • Alana Harrison (Appointed 3/19; Reapptd. 2/22)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly and as needed.

Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
                 252.216.8985
                 [email protected]

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