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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November 2026
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.
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)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of February, May, September and November.. 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.
1 term expiring November 2026
- Sean Darsee ( Appt. 11/23)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly and as needed.
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
December 2026
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 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)
Compensation: $50
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)
Meeting Schedule: Thursday January 9 2025- Fessenden Center Thursday, March 6, 2025 - Lions Club Center Thursday, May 1, 2025- Youth Center-KDH Thursday, September 4th, 2025- Lions Club Thursday, November 6th, 2025- Youth Center KDH.
Requirements: - Must be a Dare County Resident
Contact: Spencer Gregory
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)
Meeting Schedule: No set date, meet as needed.
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)
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 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)
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 2027
- Sandra Burgee (Apptd. 12/23 to fill Beulah Ashby's unexpired term. )
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of February, May, September and November.. Various locations within Dare County.
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)
Compensation: Members $50 per meeting Chairman $75 per meeting
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
)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly and as needed.
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman
252.216.8985
[email protected]
February 2027
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 2027
- Lara Lewis (Appointed 12/24 to fill unexpired term of Sandy Pace
Reappointed: 2/25
)
- Jenna Wienert (Apptd. 4/24 to fill Beth Moore's unexpired term;
Reappointed: 2/25)
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly, 2025: Feb. 17th, May 19th, August 18th, & Nov. 17th.. Albemarle Commission Office in Hertford.
Requirements: - Two Dare County representatives
Contact: Kayla White, Aging Program Specialist, Jenna Wienert, or Lara Lewis
252-404-7088
[email protected] [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 2027
- David Hines (Appointed 3/19; Reapptd. 1/2, 1/24)
- Eddie Twyne (Appointed 02/24)
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 2027
- Margaret Dennis (Appointed 02/25
)
- Jennifer Tolbert (Appointed 02/25)
Requirements: - One delegate and one alternate
Must be at least 60 years of age
Contact: Jennifer Tolbert, Delegate
571-264-4303
[email protected]
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