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.
Please use scroll bar on right side of page to view the entire contents of this page. »»»
The end of the document will be marked: ### END OF DOCUMENT ###.
September 2026 - None
October 2026
Library Board - Dare
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
- Lisa Mathews (Apptd: 10/2023)
Meeting Schedule: 2nd Thursday in January, April, July and October. Rotates among three libraries (Manteo, Hatteras and Kill Devil Hills).
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)
Compensation: None
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.
Contact: Jenna Wienert
252-475-5636
[email protected]
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
### END OF DOCUMENT ###