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A.B.C. Board
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Fields Scarborough, Sr.ChairmanAugust 2026
Bea BasnightmemberAugust 2025
Jimmy PiercememberAugust 2026
Earl Shearin, Jr. memberAugust 2024
Don Twyne, Jr.MemberAugust 2024

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Aging Advisory Council
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 NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Sandy PacememberFebruary 2025
Jenna WienertmemberFebruary 2025

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Airport Authority
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Charlie DavidsonChairmanJuly 2026
Wally OvermanCounty CommissionerApril 2026
Ervin BatemanmemberJuly 2027
Tony BrunomemberJuly 2026
Walton Burkhimer, Jr.memberJuly 2027
George HendersonmemberJuly 2027
James R. KennymemberApril 2027
Joseph BlakaitisTreasurerJuly 2027
Fred NewberryVice-ChairmanAugust 2026

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Albemarle Commission
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 Section
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Howard SwainAt-Large Representative
Robert "Bob" WoodardCommissioner

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Albemarle Region Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Maggie MaySeptember 2024

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College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
David Reide CorbettJune 2025
Bob Woodard, Sr.CommissionerJune 2024

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East Lake Community Center Board
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Rosemarie DoshierChairmanJuly 2024
Crystal BasnightmemberJuly 2025

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Equalization and Review Board
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Charles EvansmemberDecember 2024
Terry GorememberDecember 2024
Skip JonesmemberDecember 2024
Jeffrey ScottmemberDecember 2024
Jonathan WaddillmemberDecember 2024

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Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Nags Head
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Gary FergusonCommissioner AppointeeJune 2026

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Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) - Town of Southern Shores
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
John FinelliDare County AppointeeJune 2024

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Fessenden Center Advisory Board
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 Year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Jennifer CromwellAt LargeJune 2026
John GriffinAt LargeJune 2024
James KennerAt LargeJune 2026
Megan VayetteAt LargeOctober 2025
Edward J. O'Brien, Jr.AvonOctober 2025
Wendi MundenBuxtonJune 2026
Marcie ShoemakerBuxton, ChairJune 2026
Danny CouchCommissionerJune 2026
Forrest PaddockFriscoJune 2026
Robyn (Hali) EasleyHatterasJune 2024
Kenneth BriteRodantheJune 2024
Brian JonesSalvoJune 2024

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Game and Wildlife Commission
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Missy McPhersonDistrict 1July 2026
Edward Bow MeekinsDistrict 1July 2025
Timmy MidgettDistrict 1July 2025
Buddy SheltonDistrict 1July 2024
George HendersonDistrict 2July 2026
Robert OwensDistrict 2July 2026
Phil HaywoodDistrict 3July 2024
Dr. Andrew F. HorneDistrict 3July 2024
Mike JohnsonDistrict 3July 2025
Kyle PerryDistrict 4July 2026
Harvey Scarborough, Jr.District 4July 2024

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Hatteras Community Center Board
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
George BanksmemberJune 2025
Jeff OdenmemberJune 2025
Dennis RobinsonmemberJune 2025
Rom WhitakermemberJune 2024
Laura C. YoungmemberJune 2024

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Health and Human Services Board
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
L’Tanya MurrayAt LargeSeptember 2025
Wally OvermanAt LargeSeptember 2024
Ervin BatemanCommissionerSeptember 2025
Jamie DanielsCommunity-at-LargeSeptember 2026
Duwayne GibbsCommunity-at-LargeSeptember 2027
Ashley JacksonCommunity-at-LargeSeptember 2026
Allen MoranCommunity-at-LargeSeptember 2025
Janine SewellCommunity-at-LargeSeptember 2024
Dr. Makani PeeleDentistSeptember 2027
Doug TillettEngineerSeptember 2025
Alexis HodgesNurse MemberSeptember 2024
Daniel JonesOptometristNovember 2027
Brent RichardsonPharmacistSeptember 2026
Dr. Ashley ClowerPhysicianSeptember 2025
Christopher RobertsSocial WorkerSeptember 2026
Mark GrossmanVeterinarianSeptember 2024

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Jury Commission
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 Terms
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Tammy JenningsClerk Appointee
Elizabeth Ann (LizAnn) Creef-MeekinsCommissioner AppointeeAugust 2025
Dana TillettJudge Appointee

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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Katherine Irby4-H/SOS-At LargeJune 2025
Amber YounceAsst. District Attorney. or designeeJune 2025
Lora M. GilreathAt Large October 2025
Marcus Hester-SmithAt LargeJune 2025
Paul William PollockAt LargeOctober 2025
Marsha Riibner-CadyAt LargeJune 2024
Sara SampsonAt LargeJune 2025
Martin DaltonAt-LargeDecember 2025
Eva AndersonChief Court Counselor, or designeeSeptember 2025
Steve HouseCommissionerJune 2025
Shannon GlaserCounty Manager or designeeOctober 2025
Stephanie WebbDirector AMH/DD/SA or designeeJune 2025
Robert TrivetteDistrict Court Judge/Co. Comm. Appt.June 2025
Sheila DaviesHealth & Human ServicesJune 2025
Gail HutchisonLocal Sheriff or designeeJune 2025
Jennifer AlexanderMember of Business CommunityJune 2024
Stephen WescottMember of Faith CommunityJune 2024
Jamie KochNon-Profit RepresentativeApril 2026
Spencer GregoryParks & RecreationJune 2024
Vance HaskettPolice ChiefJune 2025
Robin VermillionSchool Superintendent or designeeJune 2025
Melinda MogowskiSubstance Abuse ProfessionalJune 2024
Jennifer WootenUnder 21 or public member representing interests of families of at-risk juvenilesMay 2025
Maddox CromwellYouth Rep. under age 18January 2025

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Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Jack OvermanCommissioner AppointeeSeptember 2027
Rob RollasonCommissioner AppointeeJune 2025
Jacqueline Ricks-SampleKill Devil HillsJune 2025
Dylan TillettKitty HawkJune 2025
James AyersManteo October 2025
Michael SiersNags HeadSeptember 2027
Maggie CarrollSouthern ShoresSeptember 2027

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Library Board - Dare
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 | 252-441-4331 | [email protected]

Term: 3 year terms
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Ervin BatemanCommissionerJune 2027
Joann Wilson-HarfstKill Devil HillsOctober 2024
Ruth PerkinsKitty Hawk October 2024
Bea BasnightmemberJune 2025
Lisa MathewsmemberOctober 2026
Susan PfaffmemberJune 2025
Janice WillismemberJune 2026
Marylou HoffertSouthern Shores October 2024

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Library Board - East Albemarle Region
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, July and October
Meeting Time: 10:00 PM
Meeting Place: alternates in Camden, Pasquotank, Dare and Currituck

Contact: Tom Shepley | 252-335-2511

Term: 4 Year Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Marylou HoffertmemberJanuary 2027

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Manns Harbor Community Center Board
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Betty BeasleyJune 2025
Clyde GardJune 2024
Jennifer GilbertJune 2025
Bonny SawyerJune 2024
Vickie CraddockPresidentJune 2025

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Manns Harbor Marina Commission
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Cyndy HoldamemberApril 2025
Jeff JamesmemberApril 2026
Jonathan OglesbymemberApril 2025
Jessie (Troy) Outland, Jr.memberApril 2025
Audra ShackelfordmemberApril 2026
Ladd BaylissSecretaryApril 2025
Paul Mann, VVice-ChairmanApril 2026

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Northeastern Workforce Development Board
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Rob RossCommissioner

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Nursing Home Community Advisory Council/DC Joint Comm. Advisory Committee
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 reappointed
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Jim TobinEx.OfficioJanuary 2024

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Older Adult Services Advisory Council
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Mary Pendill ChairNovember 2026
Mary Ellen Holland memberApril 2026
Bea BasnightDC CommissionerJanuary 2025
Don BergmemberMarch 2028
Sandra BurgeememberJanuary 2027
Barbara FranchimemberJuly 2024
Cynthia HarrismemberNovember 2025
Claudia HennesseymemberNovember 2025
Margaret Reber-DennismemberApril 2026
Isaac SimonsenmemberApril 2026
Emily GouldSocial Services Rep.November 2026

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Oregon Inlet Task Force
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 NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Russ King
Bob Peele
Jamie Reibel
Harry Schiffman
Browny DouglasAlternate 2
Steve HouseChairman

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
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: Tim White | 475-5916 | [email protected]

Term: 3 years
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
George BarrJuly 2024
Justin BatemanAugust, 2025
Anita BillsJuly 2024
Thomas FloydJuly 2024
Helen FurrAugust 2024
Missy McPhersonDecember 2026
Robert ParrishJuly 2024
Cindy PerryMarch 2025
B. Allen PooleAugust 2025
Deon SimmonsJuly 2025
Willer SpencerJuly 2024
Eddie TwyneJuly 2024
Megan VayetteJuly 2024
Amanda Hooper WaltersJuly 2024
Ervin BatemanCommissioner

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Planning Board
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Terry GoreAt LargeFebruary 2025
David OvertonAt LargeFebruary 2026
Eddie TwyneAt LargeFebruary 2027
John DeBoyChairman, District 2 (Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Colington)February 2026
James R. SheltonDistrict 1 (Roanoke Island and Mainland Dare County)February 2025
David HinesDistrict 3 (Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, Martins Point, Duck)February 2027
Beth MidgettDistrict 4 (Hatteras Island)February 2026

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Roanoke Island Community Center Board
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Daniel SelbyChairmanJune 2024
Lynette FordmemberJune 2024
Jonique LeememberJune 2025
Clarence LewismemberJune 2025
Betty SelbymemberJune 2025

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Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Board
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
J.W. KierzkowskiChairmanJune 2024
Cheryl BlankenshipmemberJune 2025
Susan GraymemberJune 2024
Jason Brian HeiligmemberNovember 2024
Roberta MidgettmemberNovember 2024

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Senior Tar Heel Legislature Delegates
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 years
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Susanne D. KellyAlternateFebruary 2025
Kaye WhiteDelegateFebruary 2025

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Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Danny CouchCommissionerDecember 2024
David LightmemberDecember 2024
Dock SawyermemberDecember 2024

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Stumpy Point Community Center Board
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Jeff GriffithmemberAugust 2025
Johnny MidgettmemberAugust 2025
Naomi MidgettmemberAugust 2025
Tammie Perry-InscorememberAugust 2025
Dabni SheltonMemberDecember 2026

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Tourism Board
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 term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Dennis RobinsonAt Large representativeDecember 2024
Mark BallogDare County Restaurant AssociationDecember 2025
Wally OvermanDC CommissionerDecember 2025
Tess JudgeMember at LargeDecember 2025
John HeadOB Assoc. of RealtorsDecember 2025
Tonia CohenOB Hotel/Motel AssoDecember 2024
Richard HessOuter Banks Chamber of Commerce representativeDecember 2024
Monica ThibodeauTown of Duck representativeDecember 2024
Terry GrayTown of Kill Devil HillsDecember 2026
David HinesTown of Kitty HawkDecember 2025
Tod ClissoldTown of Manteo representativeDecember 2024
Michael SiersTown of Nags HeadDecember 2025
Mark BatenicTown of Southern Shores representativeDecember 2024

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Transportation Advisory Board
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 Year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Thomas MaherGovernment SectorSeptember 2027
Steve HouseGovernment Sector (Commissioner)June 2027
Alex ChandlerGovernment Sector (Education)June 2026
Chuck LycettGovernment Sector (Health & Human Services)June 2026
Tiffanie HerringHuman Services Sector (Outer Banks Hospital)March 2026
Eleen BryantNon-ProfitSeptember 2027
Jenna WienertOlder Adult Services (Dare County Baum Center)June 2027
John RaffertyPublic Business SectorSeptember 2026
George Carver, Jr.Public/Business SectorDecember 2027
Nessie SilerPublic/Business Sector (User With A Disability)June 2026

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Veterans Advisory Council
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 years
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Justin O'SullivanChairMay 2024
Richard ProbstChairmanMay 2026
Anthony ImperialeCo-ChairNovember 2025
Jack SheaCounselor
Ellen AidoockMemberMay 2025
Lisa LloydmemberMay 2026
James ScrogginmemberMay, 2025
Dr. Kevin P. WallacememberMay 2024

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Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Advisory Board
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Lynda HesterChairmanAugust 2025
Rob RossCommissionerAugust 2026
Mitchell BatemanmemberAugust 2026
Jonathan DeLuciamemberAugust 2026
Teresa GriffinmemberAugust 2026
Marylou HarrismemberAugust 2024
Sara J. Hester-SmithmemberAugust 2025
Reha OttememberAugust 2025
Mary PendillmemberAugust 2024
Cindy PerrymemberAugust 2025
Jennifer PhillipsmemberAugust 2026
Flossie TugwellmemberAugust 2024
Tiffany WescottmemberAugust 2024

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Wanchese Community Center Board
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 year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Becky BeachamChairJuly 2025
Justin BatemanmemberJuly 2024
Elizabeth Ann Creef-MeekinsmemberJuly 2025
Tina SherrodmemberJuly 2025
Robert L. WaltonmemberJuly 2024
Joseph Lee WillismemberJuly 2025
Bill WilsonmemberJuly 2025

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Waterways Commission
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 Term
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Steve CoulterChairmanJune 2024
Danny CouchCommissionerJune 2024
John BerquistmemberJune 2025
Michael FlynnmemberJune 2025
Ernie FostermemberJune 2024
Natalie Perry KavanaghmemberJune 2024
Kenneth P. Scott, IIImemberJune 2025

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Working Watermen Commission
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: Staggered
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Steve HouseChairmanJanuary 2025
Jamie ReibelCharter Boat CaptainJanuary 2025
Dewey HemilrightCommercial FishermanJanuary 2026
Joey J. VandykeCommercial FishermanMay 2025
Amanda Hooper WaltersCommercial FishermanMay 2025
Joe WilsonCommercial FishermanJanuary 2026
Alana HarrisonFish House DealerMarch 2025
Sean DarseeScience Advisor, Non-votingNovember 2026

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Zoning Board of Adjustment - Dare County
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 Year
Member NameDesignationTerm Expiration
Jay HartColington Area - ChairmanMay 2024
Anna CreefDare MainlandMay 2026
Patricia WestonHatteras Island RepresentativeMay 2025
Shelly R. JonesMartins Point AreaMay 2025
Edward Mann, Jr.Roanoke IslandMay 2026

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