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- A.B.C. Board
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Purpose: The Dare County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board manages the
sale of distilled spirits by promoting excellence in customer service, fiscal
responsibility, operational effectiveness, and compliance with laws that
govern the sale and use of alcoholic beverages in Dare County.
Meeting Date: Third Tuesday of the Month
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: ABC Store in Manteo, 506 HWY 64/264 Manteo 27954
Contact: Fields Scarborough, Sr., Chairman | 252.473.0944 or 252.473.9492 ext 22
Term: 3 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Fields Scarborough, Sr. Chairman August 2026 Bea Basnight member August 2025 Jimmy Pierce member August 2026 Earl Shearin, Jr. member August 2027 Don Twyne, Jr. Member August 2027 # End of Page for A.B.C. Board #
- Aging Advisory Council
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: Quarterly on a called basis and dates are determined at the annual meeting
Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Place: Albemarle Commission
Contact: Jasmine S. Wilson, Aging Program & Contracts Specialist, Brandi Bohanan | Sandy Pace | [email protected]Member Name Designation Term Expiration Sandy Pace member February 2025 Jenna Wienert member February 2025 # End of Page for Aging Advisory Council #
- Airport Authority
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Purpose: The mission of the Dare County Airport Authority is to manage the
operation, maintenance and improvement of air services and facilities for
the use, convenience, and benefit of the air traveling public.
Meeting Date: 4th Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: Dare County Regional Airport
Contact: Marge Stauffer | 475-5572 | [email protected]
Term: 4 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Charlie Davidson Chairman July 2026 Wally Overman County Commissioner April 2026 Ervin Bateman member July 2027 Tony Bruno member July 2026 Walton Burkhimer, Jr. member July 2027 George Henderson member July 2027 James R. Kenny member April 2027 Joseph Blakaitis Treasurer July 2027 Fred Newberry Vice-Chairman August 2026 # End of Page for Airport Authority #
- Albemarle Commission
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Purpose: Initially organized in 1969 under the direction of the U.S. Economic
Development Administration, the Albemarle Commission is sanctioned
by the federal government as the lead regional organization for North
Carolina's Region R which includes Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare,
Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington counties.
The Commission works to address regional needs involving the
development and enhancement of regional infrastructure; industrial
recruitment business development, labor force development, travel and
tourism, community reinvestment /rehabilitation, and health and human
services.
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday of every month
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Place: Albemarle Commission
Contact: Bob Murphy | 252-426-5753 | [email protected]
Term: Term Limit - See Note In History SectionMember Name Designation Term Expiration Howard Swain At-Large Representative Robert "Bob" Woodard Commissioner # End of Page for Albemarle Commission #
- Albemarle Region Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)
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Purpose: The Albemarle Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
(ARCD) is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving the people of Camden,
Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell
and Washington Counties. The Council assists local governments and
community groups in northeast NC with projects that protect land and
water resources while promoting economic development.
Meeting Date: February, May, September, December
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Contact: Mark Powell | 252.482.7437 | [email protected]
Term: 4 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Erin Fleckenstein September 2028 # End of Page for Albemarle Region Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) #
- College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees
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Purpose: The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the College. Trustee
responsibilities include making legal and financial decisions and approving
the organization's mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Campus
Contact: Valerie Mueller, Exec Asst to President of COA | 252-335-0821 ext. 2262
Term: 4 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration David Reide Corbett June 2025 Bob Woodard, Sr. Commissioner June 2028 # End of Page for College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees #
- East Lake Community Center Board
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Purpose: Works to operate and maintain the East Lake Community Center for the
use and benefit of all the residents of East Lake.
Meeting Date: Meets as needed
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: East Lake Community Center
Contact: Rosemarie Doshier | 475-3996 | [email protected]
Term: 3 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Rosemarie Doshier Chairman July 2027 Crystal Basnight member July 2025 # End of Page for East Lake Community Center Board #
- Equalization and Review Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: As Needed
Meeting Time: TBD
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III | 252.475.5940 | [email protected]
Term: 1 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Charles Evans member December 2024 Terry Gore member December 2024 Skip Jones member December 2024 Jeffrey Scott member December 2024 Jonathan Waddill member December 2024 # End of Page for Equalization and Review Board #
- Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Nags Head
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Purpose: Dare County appointee serves as a member of the Nags Head Planning
Board as well as a member of the Nags Head Board of Adjustment and
represents Dare County in the ETJ District.
Contact: Town of Nags Head
Term: 3 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Gary Ferguson Commissioner Appointee June 2026 # End of Page for Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Nags Head #
- Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Southern Shores
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Purpose: This Board includes all of the Town of Southern Shores Planning Board
members and a representative from Dare County.
Meeting Date: Meets as Needed
Contact: Town of Southern Shores
Term: 3 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration John Finelli Dare County Appointee June 2027 # End of Page for Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Southern Shores #
- Fessenden Center Advisory Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: Quarterly
Meeting Time: 12:00 AM
Meeting Place: Fessenden Center, Buxton
Contact: Susan Gray | 252.475.5649 | [email protected]
Term: 4 YearMember Name Designation Term Expiration John Griffin At Large June 2028 James Kenner At Large June 2026 Megan Vayette At Large October 2025 Jennifer Cromwell At Large, Chair June 2026 Edward J. O'Brien, Jr. Avon October 2025 Wendi Munden Buxton June 2026 Marcie Shoemaker Buxton June 2026 Danny Couch Commissioner June 2026 Forrest Paddock Frisco June 2026 Karen Scroggin Hatteras 8/28 Kenneth Brite Rodanthe June 2028 Brian Jones Salvo June 2028 # End of Page for Fessenden Center Advisory Board #
- Game and Wildlife Commission
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Purpose: As set forth by State General Statute, the Dare County Game and Wildlife
Commission issues and renews blind licenses for all Dare County waters,
maintains a map and record system defining site locations and licensees,
and also hears and reviews all licensing disputes.
Meeting Date: Once a month, August – December
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: Dare County Administrative Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Dr. , Manteo
Contact: Melva Garrison, Game and Wildlife Clerk | 252.475.5633 | [email protected]
Term: 3 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Missy McPherson District 1 July 2026 Edward Bow Meekins District 1 July 2025 Timmy Midgett District 1 July 2025 Buddy Shelton District 1 July 2027 George Henderson District 2 July 2026 Robert Owens District 2 July 2026 Phil Haywood District 3 July 2027 Dr. Andrew Horne District 3 July 2027 Mike Johnson District 3 July 2025 Kyle Perry District 4 July 2026 Harvey Scarborough, Jr. District 4 July 2027 # End of Page for Game and Wildlife Commission #
- Hatteras Community Center Board
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Purpose: This Board operates and maintains the Hatteras Village Community
Center.
Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Contact: Dennis Robinson | 252.475.4388
Term: 2 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration George Banks member June 2025 Jeff Oden member June 2025 Dennis Robinson member June 2025 Rom Whitaker member June 2026 Laura C. Young member June 2026 # End of Page for Hatteras Community Center Board #
- Health and Human Services Board
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Purpose: The Consolidated Health & Human Services Board serves as the policy-
making, rule-making, and administrative board for Dare County's
Department of Health & Human Services. NCGS 153A-77 requires that
“After the subsequent establishment of the Human Services Board, its
Board shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from
nominees presented by the Human Services Board.”
In accordance with the General Statute, the Consolidated Human
Services Board reviews all applications and submits names of nominees
to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Meeting Date: 4th Tuesday of Feb. and August and 3rd Tuesday in May and November unless specified otherwise
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Place: Dare County Department of Social Services
Contact: Tammy Reber | 475-5537 | [email protected]
Term: 4 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration L’Tanya Murray At Large September 2025 Wally Overman At Large September 2028 Ervin Bateman Commissioner September 2025 Jamie Daniels Community-at-Large September 2026 Duwayne Gibbs Community-at-Large September 2027 Ashley Jackson Community-at-Large September 2026 Allen Moran Community-at-Large September 2025 Janine Sewell Community-at-Large September 2028 Dr. Makani Peele Dentist September 2027 Doug Tillett Engineer September 2025 Heather Jennette Nurse Member September 2028 Daniel Jones Optometrist November 2027 Brent Richardson Pharmacist September 2026 Dr. Ashley Clower Physician September 2025 Christopher Roberts Social Worker September 2026 Jessica Stumph, DVM Veterinarian September 2028 # End of Page for Health and Human Services Board #
- Jennette's Pier Advisory Committee
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Purpose: Please note that this is a State Board that the BOC appoints two
individuals to, not a Dare County Board.
The Committee provides a forum that allows stakeholders in the property
to promote their interests and to provide advice, assistance and support
for the Jennette’s Pier. The Committee is an advisory body and cannot
create policy for the operation of the property. The Aquarium staff will
give considerable weight to recommendations from the Committee in
decisions related to the operation of the property. Members of the
Committee are public ambassadors of the pier and serve as a conduit to
their agencies and the public about Jennette’s Pier
Meeting Date: Semi-annually
Meeting Place: Jennette's Pier, 7229 South Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959
Contact: Michael Remige | 252-255-1501 ext.201 | [email protected]
Term: Determined at appointmentMember Name Designation Term Expiration Susan Bothwell N/A Steve House N/A # End of Page for Jennette's Pier Advisory Committee #
- Jury Commission
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Purpose: The Jury Commission consists of three members to certify jurors. One
member is appointed by the Senior Regular Resident Superior Court
Judge, one by the Clerk of Superior Court, and one by the Board of
Commissioners.
Meeting Date: Every 2 years
Meeting Time: 12:00 AM
Contact: Clerk of Court | 475.5200
Term: 2 Year TermsMember Name Designation Term Expiration Tammy Jennings Clerk Appointee Elizabeth Ann (LizAnn) Creef-Meekins Commissioner Appointee August 2025 Dana Tillett Judge Appointee # End of Page for Jury Commission #
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Meeting Time: 12:30 PM
Meeting Place: Dare County Administration Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954
Contact: Shannon T. Glaser | 475-5753 | [email protected]
Term: 2 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Katherine Irby 4-H/SOS-At Large June 2025 Amber Younce Asst. District Attorney. or designee June 2025 Lora M. Gilreath At Large October 2025 Marcus Hester-Smith At Large June 2025 Paul William Pollock At Large October 2025 Sara Sampson At Large June 2025 Martin Dalton At-Large December 2025 Steven Vanover At-Large June 2026 Eva Anderson Chief Court Counselor, or designee September 2025 Steve House Commissioner June 2025 Shannon Glaser County Manager or designee October 2025 Stephanie Webb Director AMH/DD/SA or designee June 2025 Robert Trivette District Court Judge/Co. Comm. Appt. June 2025 Sheila Davies Health & Human Services June 2025 Gail Hutchison Local Sheriff or designee June 2025 Marsha Riibner-Cady Member of Business Community June 2026 Stephen Wescott Member of Faith Community June 2026 Jamie Koch Non-Profit Representative April 2026 Spencer Gregory Parks & Recreation June 2026 Anthony Corbin Police Chief June 2025 Robin Vermillion School Superintendent or designee June 2025 Jennifer Smith Therapist June 2026 Jennifer Wooten Under 21 or public member representing interests of families of at-risk juveniles May 2025 Maddox Cromwell Youth Rep. under age 18 January 2025 # End of Page for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) #
- Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board
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Purpose: This Board meets when someone disputes the amount of land transfer
tax.
Meeting Date: The board only meets when there is an appeal.
Meeting Time: TBD
Contact: Hosea Wilson, III | 252.475.5940 | [email protected]
Term: 4 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Rob Rollason Commissioner Appointee June 2025 Eddie Twyne Commissioner Appointee September 2027 Jacqueline Ricks-Sample Kill Devil Hills June 2025 Dylan Tillett Kitty Hawk June 2025 James Ayers Manteo October 2025 Michael Siers Nags Head September 2027 Maggie Carroll Southern Shores September 2027 # End of Page for Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board #
- Library Board - Dare
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Purpose: This Board establishes local policies within those set by the Regional
Library Board and oversees the Library Trust Fund Budget, and also serves
on the Board of the Dare County Library Foundation, a 501-C(3) tax-
exempt organization. Meets quarterly.
Meeting Date: 2nd Thursday in January, April, July and October
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Rotates among three libraries (Manteo, Hatteras and Kill Devil Hills)
Contact: Meaghan Beasley | 252-473-2372 | [email protected]
Term: 3 year termsMember Name Designation Term Expiration Ervin Bateman Commissioner June 2027 Lisa Mathews Kill Devil Hills October 2026 Ruth Perkins Kitty Hawk October 2027 Bea Basnight member June 2025 Adreinne Palma member October 2027 Janice Willis member June 2026 Kevin Wright member June 2025 Marylou Hoffert Southern Shores October 2027 # End of Page for Library Board - Dare #
- Library Board - East Albemarle Region
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Purpose: This Board serves as the governing board and sets policy for the eight
libraries within the East Albemarle Regional Library System. The Board is
responsible for setting region-wide policies, and approving and reviewing
the regional budget. Regional library board members must be a member
of the local library advisory board at the time of their appointment. Meets
quarterly.
Meeting Date: Third Thursday of January, April, June and October
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: alternates in Camden, Pasquotank, Dare and Currituck
Contact: Kim Perry, EARL Director | 252-335-2473
Term: 4 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Marylou Hoffert member January 2027 # End of Page for Library Board - East Albemarle Region #
- Manns Harbor Community Center Board
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Purpose: This Board operates and maintains the community center facility and
amenities for the use and benefit of Manns Harbor residents.
Meeting Date: Quarterly or as needed
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: Manns Harbor Community Building
Contact: Vickie Craddock | 252.423.1164 | [email protected]
Term: 2 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Betty Beasley June 2025 Clyde Gard June 2026 Jennifer Gilbert June 2025 Bonny Sawyer June 2026 Vickie Craddock President June 2025 # End of Page for Manns Harbor Community Center Board #
- Manns Harbor Marina Commission
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Purpose: The Manns Harbor Marina Commission is a seven-member group
representing recreational, commercial and local interests for the self-
governing mutual purpose of Manns Harbor Marina. The commission meets
six times per year and reports directly to the Dare County Board of
Commissioners.
Meeting Date: Bimonthly
Contact: Ladd Bayliss | 252.207.5894 | [email protected]
Term: 2 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Cyndy Holda member April 2025 Jeff James member April 2026 Jonathan Oglesby member April 2025 Jessie (Troy) Outland, Jr. member April 2025 Audra Shackelford member April 2026 Ladd Bayliss Secretary April 2025 Paul Mann, V Vice-Chairman April 2026 # End of Page for Manns Harbor Marina Commission #
- Northeastern Workforce Development Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: Meets as needed
Meeting Time: 12:00 AM
Meeting Place: Determined by Chairman
Term: 2 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Rob Ross Commissioner # End of Page for Northeastern Workforce Development Board #
- Nursing Home Community Advisory Council/DC Joint Comm. Advisory Committee
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Purpose: Nursing Home Community Advisory Councils were established to maintain
the intent of the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Resident Bill of
Rights within nursing homes and adult care homes across the state. The
Committee promotes community involvement and cooperation to ensure
quality of care for older adults. The Council is responsible for advising the
County Commissioners of the general conditions that exist in Dare
County's long-term care facilities.
Meeting Date: Meets Quarterly
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Baum Center, 300 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948
Contact: Brandi Jordan | 252.404-7086 | [email protected]
Term: 1 year term, 3 year term if reappointedMember Name Designation Term Expiration Jim Tobin Ex.Officio January 2024 # End of Page for Nursing Home Community Advisory Council/DC Joint Comm. Advisory Committee #
- Older Adult Services Advisory Council
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: 2nd Wednesday of every month except June, July, August
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Various locations within Dare County
Contact: Jenna Wienert | 475-5636 | [email protected]
Term: 4 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Mary Ellen Holland member April 2026 Margaret Reber-Dennis Chair April 2026 Bea Basnight DC Commissioner January 2025 Don Berg member March 2028 Sandra Burgee member January 2027 Cynthia Harris member November 2025 Claudia Hennessey member November 2025 Mary Pendill Member November 2026 Emily Gould Social Services Rep. November 2026 Isaac Simonsen Vice-Chair April 2026 # End of Page for Older Adult Services Advisory Council #
- Oregon Inlet Task Force
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Purpose: The Oregon Inlet Task Force advises the Board of Commissioners on
issues related to Oregon Inlet and serves as an advocate for stabilization
and maintenance of the waterways at Oregon Inlet. On behalf of the Dare
County commercial and recreational watermen who depend upon this
inlet, the Oregon Inlet Task Force works closely with the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the Coast Guard, federal and state officials in an effort to
proactively develop and maintain dependable and safe navigable
conditions at Oregon Inlet.
Meeting Date: Monthly
Contact: Barton Grover | 252.475.5628 | [email protected]Member Name Designation Term Expiration Russ King Bob Peele Jamie Reibel Harry Schiffman Anthony Lloyd N/A Greg Mayor N/A Browny Douglas Alternate 1 Steve House Chairman # End of Page for Oregon Inlet Task Force #
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: 11/18/21 -Fessenden Ctr, 2/24/22 -Family Recreation Park, 5/26/22 -Lions Club & 9/22/22 Family Recreation Park
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Contact: Spencer Gregory | 475-5916 | [email protected]
Term: 3 yearsMember Name Designation Term Expiration Justin Bateman August, 2025 Anita Bills July 2027 Kenny Brite July 2027 Heath Fountain July 2027 Helen Furr August 2027 Ivy Ingram July 2027 Missy McPherson December 2026 Cindy Perry March 2025 B. Allen Poole August 2025 Deon Simmons July 2025 Eddie Twyne July 2027 Katy Jo Walker July 2027 Amanda Hooper Walters July 2027 Jamie Wentz July 2027 Ervin Bateman Commissioner # End of Page for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board #
- Planning Board
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Purpose: The Planning Board meets to review and recommend action on land use
and development plans and issues for the unincorporated areas of Dare
County.
Meeting Date: 2nd Monday of every month
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: Dare County Administration Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive Manteo, NC
Contact: Noah Gillam | 252-475-5873 | [email protected]
Term: 3 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Terry Gore At Large February 2025 David Overton At Large February 2026 Eddie Twyne At Large February 2027 John DeBoy Chairman, District 2 (Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Colington) February 2026 James R. Shelton District 1 (Roanoke Island and Mainland Dare County) February 2025 David Hines District 3 (Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, Martins Point, Duck) February 2027 Beth Midgett District 4 (Hatteras Island) February 2026 # End of Page for Planning Board #
- Roanoke Island Community Center Board
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Purpose: This Board operates and maintains the Roanoke Island Community Center
facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the
community.
Meeting Date: 1st Wednesday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: Roanoke Island Community Center, 723 Sir Walter Raleigh Street Manteo
Contact: Betty Selby | 252-423-0958
Term: 2 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Daniel Selby Chairman June 2026 Lynette Ford member June 2026 Jonique Lee member June 2025 Clarence Lewis member June 2025 Betty Selby member June 2025 # End of Page for Roanoke Island Community Center Board #
- Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Board
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Purpose: This Board operates and maintains the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo
Community Center facility and amenities for the use and benefit of all
members of the villages.
Meeting Date: As needed
Contact: J.W. Kierzkowski, Chairman | 252.987.2218
Term: 3 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Cheryl Blankenship Chairperson June 2025 Susan Gray member June 2027 Jason Brian Heilig member November 2027 J.W. Kierzkowski Member June 2027 Roberta Midgett member November 2027 # End of Page for Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Board #
- Senior Tar Heel Legislature Delegates
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Time: 00:00 AM
Contact: Kaye White, Delegate | 252.441.7062 | [email protected]
Term: 2 yearsMember Name Designation Term Expiration Susanne D. Kelly Alternate February 2025 Kaye White Delegate February 2025 # End of Page for Senior Tar Heel Legislature Delegates #
- Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee
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Purpose: This Committee hears and reviews appeals of listings and valuations
placed upon taxable motor vehicles located within Dare County.
Meeting Date: As Needed
Meeting Time: TBD
Contact: Michael E. Elliott | 475-5854 | [email protected]
Term: 1 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Danny Couch Commissioner December 2024 David Light member December 2024 Dock Sawyer member December 2024 # End of Page for Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee #
- Stumpy Point Community Center Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: No set date, meet as needed
Meeting Time: 12:00 AM
Contact: Johnny Midgett | 252-473-5601 | [email protected]
Term: 3 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Jeff Griffith member August 2025 Johnny Midgett member August 2025 Naomi Midgett member August 2025 Tammie Perry-Inscore member August 2025 Dabni Shelton Member December 2026 # End of Page for Stumpy Point Community Center Board #
- Thomas A. Baum Senior Center Advisory Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Place: Thomas A. Baum Senior Center, 300 Mustian St. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Contact: Jenna Wienert | 252-475-5636 | [email protected]
Term: Three Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Antha Bishop October 2027 Laura Fitzpatrick October 2027 Lisa Minerich October 2027 Karen Moeller October 2027 Angelo Sonnesso October 2027 Jennifer Tolbert October 2027 Ervin Bateman Board of Commissioner October 2027 # End of Page for Thomas A. Baum Senior Center Advisory Board #
- Tourism Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, 1 Visitors Center Circle, Manteo, NC
Contact: Amy Wood | 473-2138, ext. 228
Term: 2 year termMember Name Designation Term Expiration Dennis Robinson At Large representative December 2024 Mark Ballog Dare County Restaurant Association December 2025 Wally Overman DC Commissioner December 2025 Tess Judge Member at Large December 2025 John Head OB Assoc. of Realtors December 2025 Tonia Cohen OB Hotel/Motel Asso December 2024 Richard Hess Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce representative December 2024 Monica Thibodeau Town of Duck representative December 2024 Terry Gray Town of Kill Devil Hills December 2026 David Hines Town of Kitty Hawk December 2025 Tod Clissold Town of Manteo representative December 2024 Michael Siers Town of Nags Head December 2025 Mark Batenic Town of Southern Shores representative December 2024 # End of Page for Tourism Board #
- Transportation Advisory Board
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: Quarterly
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting Place: Dare County Center
Contact: Radcliff Hester | 252-475-5641 | [email protected]
Term: 4 YearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Thomas Maher Government Sector September 2027 Steve House Government Sector (Commissioner) June 2027 Alex Chandler Government Sector (Education) June 2026 Chuck Lycett Government Sector (Health & Human Services) June 2026 Tiffanie Herring Human Services Sector (Outer Banks Hospital) March 2026 Eleen Bryant Non-Profit September 2027 Jenna Wienert Older Adult Services (Dare County Baum Center) June 2027 John Rafferty Public Business Sector September 2026 George Carver, Jr. Public/Business Sector December 2027 Nessie Siler Public/Business Sector (User With A Disability) June 2026 # End of Page for Transportation Advisory Board #
- Veterans Advisory Council
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: 4th Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: Dare County Administration Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo NC 27954
Contact: Patty O'Sullivan | 252.475.5604 | Patricia.O'[email protected]
Term: 3 yearsMember Name Designation Term Expiration Justin O'Sullivan Chair May 2027 Richard Probst Chairman May 2026 Anthony Imperiale Co-Chair November 2025 Jack Shea Counselor Ellen Aidoock Member May 2025 Lisa Lloyd member May 2026 James Scroggin member May, 2025 Dr. Kevin P. Wallace member May 2027 # End of Page for Veterans Advisory Council #
- Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Advisory Board
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Purpose: The Advisory Board works to advise and promote goals and policies to
enhance the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center's operations and
community outreach. On November 15, 2021 the Dare County Board of
Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to rename the Dare
County Center the Virginia Tillett Center and on January 18, 2022
formalized the name to the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday - monthly, (except June, July, August)
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Conference Room, 950 Marshall C Collins Dr, Manteo NC 27954
Contact: Sandy Pace | 475.5625 | [email protected]
Term: 3 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Lynda Hester Chairman August 2025 Rob Ross Commissioner August 2026 Mitchell Bateman member August 2026 Jonathan DeLucia member August 2026 Teresa Griffin member August 2026 Marylou Harris member August 2027 Sara J. Hester-Smith member August 2025 Reha Otte member August 2025 Mary Pendill member August 2027 Cindy Perry member August 2025 Jennifer Phillips member August 2026 Flossie Tugwell member August 2027 Tiffany Wescott member August 2027 # End of Page for Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Advisory Board #
- Wanchese Community Center Board
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Purpose: This Board operates and maintains the Wanchese Center facility and
amenities for the use and benefit of all members of the Wanchese
community.
Meeting Date: Quarterly, January, April, July and October
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: Wanchese Community Center
Contact: | Becky Beacham, Chair, 252.473.5313 or Sally DeFosse 252.475.5733
Term: 2 yearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Becky Beacham Chair July 2025 Justin Bateman member July 2026 Elizabeth Ann Creef-Meekins member July 2025 Tina Sherrod member July 2025 Robert L. Walton member July 2026 Joseph Lee Willis member July 2025 Bill Wilson member July 2025 # End of Page for Wanchese Community Center Board #
- Waterways Commission
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: Monthly, odd months in Manteo, even months in Buxton
Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Contact: Barton Grover | 475-5628 | [email protected]
Term: 2 Year TermMember Name Designation Term Expiration Steve Coulter Chairman June 2026 Danny Couch Commissioner June 2026 John Berquist member June 2025 Michael Flynn member June 2025 Ernie Foster member June 2026 Natalie Perry Kavanagh member June 2026 Kenneth P. Scott, III member June 2025 # End of Page for Waterways Commission #
- Working Watermen Commission
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Purpose: 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.
Meeting Date: Quarterly and as needed
Meeting Time: TBD
Contact: Commissioner Steve House, Chairman | 252.216.8985 | [email protected]
Term: StaggeredMember Name Designation Term Expiration Steve House Chairman January 2025 Jamie Reibel Charter Boat Captain January 2025 Dewey Hemilright Commercial Fisherman January 2026 Joey J. Vandyke Commercial Fisherman May 2025 Amanda Hooper Walters Commercial Fisherman May 2025 Joe Wilson Commercial Fisherman January 2026 Alana Harrison Fish House Dealer March 2025 Sean Darsee Science Advisor, Non-voting November 2026 # End of Page for Working Watermen Commission #
- Zoning Board of Adjustment - Dare County
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Purpose: The Board of Adjustment meets to hear variances and appeals related to
land use issues in the unincorporated areas of Dare County. The Chair is
appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the Planning Department
serves as administrative staff for this Board.
Meeting Date: As Needed
Meeting Time: 12:00 AM
Contact: Noah Gillam | 252.475.5873 | [email protected]
Term: 3 YearMember Name Designation Term Expiration Jay Hart Colington Area - Chairman May 2027 Anna Creef Dare Mainland May 2026 Patricia Weston Hatteras Island Representative May 2025 Shelly R. Jones Martins Point Area May 2025 Edward Mann, Jr. Roanoke Island May 2026 # End of Page for Zoning Board of Adjustment - Dare County #
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