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 Advisory Board establishes goals and policies to enhance the Fessenden Center operation and community outreach consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of Dare County. The overall objective is to develop procedures and operations that improve the quality of life through interaction of all age groups on Hatteras Island.
2 terms expiring October 2025
Contact: Susan Gray
252.475.5649
[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.
3 terms expiring October 2025
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
475-5753
[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.
1 term expiring November 2025
Contact: Jenna Wienert
475-5636
[email protected]
Veterans Advisory Council
The Veterans Advisory Council helps Dare County Veterans by serving as a liaison with the community in coordinating services and activities benefiting veterans and their families. Members of the Veterans Advisory Council solicit information and provide updates about community-based activities honoring veterans.
1 term expiring November 2025
Contact: Patty O'Sullivan
252.475.5604
Patricia.O'[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 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]
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 2025
Fessenden Center Advisory BoardThis Advisory Board establishes goals and policies to enhance the Fessenden Center operation and community outreach consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of Dare County. The overall objective is to develop procedures and operations that improve the quality of life through interaction of all age groups on Hatteras Island.
2 terms expiring October 2025
- Colby O'Neal (04/25 Appointed to fill unexpired term of Ed O'Brien)
- Megan Vayette (Apptd. 10/21)
Contact: Susan Gray
252.475.5649
[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.
3 terms expiring October 2025
- Eva Anderson (Appt. 10/23)
- Shannon Glaser (Appointed 10/19; Reapptd. 09/21; 10/23)
- Paul William Pollock (Apptd. 10/21 Reapptd. 10/23)
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser
475-5753
[email protected]
November 2025
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.
1 term expiring November 2025
- Claudia Hennessey (Appointed 11/15; Reappointed 11/17; 10/21)
Contact: Jenna Wienert
475-5636
[email protected]
Veterans Advisory Council
The Veterans Advisory Council helps Dare County Veterans by serving as a liaison with the community in coordinating services and activities benefiting veterans and their families. Members of the Veterans Advisory Council solicit information and provide updates about community-based activities honoring veterans.
1 term expiring November 2025
- Anthony Imperiale (Appt. 11/12;)
Contact: Patty O'Sullivan
252.475.5604
Patricia.O'[email protected]
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]
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