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BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County residents are encouraged to apply to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
The LEPC currently has an opening for a representative from the general community. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be a resident of Brunswick County.
The committee meets quarterly to carry out the duties prescribed in the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Duties include maintaining the county-wide emergency response plan, receiving reports from facilities in the area that handle hazardous chemicals, identifying hazards in the community, and providing chemical-related information to community members.
Interested residents should apply by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024. The Board of Commissioners will consider eligible applicants for appointment during the regular meeting on Monday, August 19.
More information about the LEPC can be found online at brunswickcountync.gov/LEPC.
How To Apply
Applicants for any board or committee opportunity must be a resident of Brunswick County. Some boards may have specific eligibility or residency requirements based on your county commissioner district. Find your district on our online electoral districts map or on your voter registration card.
Find more information about a board or committee and fill out an online application at brunswickcountync.gov/boards.
For more information about the application process, email the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners or call 910.253.2017.
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