County Advisory Boards & Committees
There are many boards and committees that help with conducting county business. To apply for a position on one of the boards or committees listed below, fill out an application. For more information about the application process, contact the Clerk to the Board’s office at 910-253-2017 or boardclerk@brunswickcountync.gov.
For more information about a board or committee, click the name of that board or committee in the list below. You can also view all currently open seats.
ABC Board
Members
Mitchell Williams
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
John Dowless
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Alfonso Beatty
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Mission
To oversee operations of the Brunswick County ABC system, including adopting rules and designating a manager of the ABC system.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- All members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- The provisions of State Statutes regarding conflicts of interest apply to Board members.
Contact
(910) 842-8839, bcabc@atmc.net, or click here.
State Statutes governing ABC Boards
Original referendum allowing for alcoholic beverage sales in Brunswick County passed in 1989.
Bald Head Island Transportation Authority
Members (County Appointment)
Robert Howard
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
NOTE: The following shall be effective following a June 21 public hearing and upon issuance of a Certificate of Incorporation by the Secretary of State.
Mission
Meetings
Meets at 9:15 a.m. on the dates set forth in the Resolution Approving the Second Amendment of the Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Trustees of the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2021
Minutes
Membership
Made up of 11 members, including:
- Nine members serving 3-year terms. These nine are appointed as follows:
- One by the Governor
- Two by the General Assembly
- Three by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation
- One by the Board of Commissioners
- Must be a resident of the County, but not a resident of Bald Head Island
- One by the elected board of Southport
- Must be a resident of Southport
- One by the elected board of Bald Head Island
- Must be a resident of Bald Head Island
- The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore of Bald Head Island, as ex officio voting members
- Members may not more than two (2) consecutive terms
Contact
BCC Board of Trustees
Members (County appointments)
D. Scott Evans
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Douglas Terhune
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Michael Norton
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Myong Jensen
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mission
The Board of Trustees has the responsibility for the development and operation of the College in accordance with the provisions of the law and the standards of the State Board of Community Colleges.
Meetings
Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., except during July and December when there are no regularly scheduled meetings. Meetings are held in the Building A Board Room. (View the meeting calendar here.)
Minutes
(Scroll to the bottom of the page for Board Minutes.)
Membership
All trustees serve 4-year terms.
- 13 trustees
- Four trustees are appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Four trustees are appointed by the Board of Education
- Four trustees are appointed by the Governor of North Carolina
- The Student Government Association President is an ex officio non-voting member of the Board
- The primary residence of each Trustee must be in Brunswick County or one of the counties contiguous to Brunswick.
Contact
For more information, click here.
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted March 21, 1980. Revised and adopted March 17, 2016.
Brunswick Business & Industry Development
Members
Allen Bryant District 1 Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Dr. John Ward District 2 Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Kim Wiggs Gamlin District 3 Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Morris Skipper District 4 Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Perry Davis District 5 Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Randy Thompson Chairman Ex-Officio
Mike Forte Vice-Chairman Ex-Officio
Steve Stone County Manager Non-Voting
Mission
To encourage and promote the development of new business and industry of all types.
Meetings
To be announced
Minutes
Membership
All Members serve 3-year terms
- Five members appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, one from each district
- Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners serve as ex-officio members
- County Manager serve as a non-voting member
- Members shall not be elected officials or public officials (including employees) of a governmental agency
Contact
Bill Early, 910-253-2025 or bill.early@brunswickbid.com
Brunswick-Columbus International Park, Inc.
Members (County appointments)
Steve Stone At-Large Term Expires: 6/30/2026
John Ward At-Large Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Bill Early Executive Director Brunswick BID Term Expires: N/A
Randy Thompson Chairman, Board of Commissioners
Mission
To manage the affairs of the Brunswick-Columbus International Park Inc., to engage in activities that promote economic development in Brunswick and Columbus Counties, resulting in the attraction of jobs and capital investments to these counties, which will increase job opportunities and services for the benefit of citizens of the counties.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms not to exceed two consecutive terms, except for Chairmen and Economic Development Directors.
- The Chairmen of the Boards of Commissioners of Brunswick and Columbus counties
- The currently-serving Economic Development Directors of Brunswick and Columbus counties
- 2 members appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
- 2 members appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commissioners
- 3 members elected by the Board of Directors
- Members may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted 1979. Revised and adopted Jan. 18, 2005; Oct. 6, 2008, Dec. 20, 2010.
Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.
Members (County appointments)
John Ingraham District 1 Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Joyce Lowrimore District 2 Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Joyce Casteen District 3 Term Expires: 6/30/2024
VACANT District 4 Term Expires: 6/30/2022
Dan Bruneau District 5 Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Mission
To promote the well-being and enhance the quality of life for all senior adults of Brunswick County.
Minutes
Membership
Members serve 1-year terms.
- 5 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, one from each district
- Five additional members are elected by the Board of Directors, with the goal of ensuring geographical representation.
- Five members are elected by the Board of Directors based on knowledge and expertise needed by the Board.
Contact
Jim Fish, President/CEO, 910-754-2300, jfish@bsrinc.org For more information, click here.
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted May 28, 2002. Revised and adopted Sept. 21, 2012.
Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Brunswick County Airport Commission)
Members (County appointments)
Willie Gore
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Jimmy Bellamy
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Jerry Helms
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Jimmy Powell
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Mission
To acquire lands, establish, construct, own, control, lease, equip, improve, maintain, operate, and regulate airports or landing fields within the County to provide and maintain an Airport Facility for the use of the General Aviation Public and to promote the economic development of Brunswick County.
Meetings
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 4-year terms.
- 4 members appointed by the County Commissioners
- 1 member appointed by the City of Southport
- 2 member appointed by the Town of Oak Island
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted 1961. Revised and adopted Sept. 15, 1993.
Equalization and Review Board
Members
Mark Lindsey
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Bertha Bell
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Boyd Williamson
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
David Babson
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Charles Bost
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mission
To carry out the duties prescribed in Article 21 of the Machinery Act as amended.
Meetings
Meets as needed.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 2-year terms.
- 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted Feb. 20, 1989. Revised and adopted Feb. 3, 1997.
Fire Protection Oversight Committee
Members
Jurle Gaver
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
John Melcher
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
James Whitley
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Clint Berry
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
James Grice
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Mission
To improve the delivery of Fire and Emergency services to the citizens of Brunswick County.
Meetings
Meets bi-monthly.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 2-year terms.
- 1 member from each district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Health & Human Services Advisory Board
Members
Lisa Narron
Pharmacist
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Dr. Justin Asbury
Physician
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Dr. Travis Pickens
Optometrist
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Dr. Kevin Jones
Veterinarian
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Cynthia Carver
Nurse
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Hubert Reaves
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
VACANT
Engineer
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Dr. Jerry Howard Smith
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Gene Ward
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Dr. Allen Williams
Dentist
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Marty Cooke
Commissioner, Ex-officio
Mission
Serves as an advisory oversight board to the Health and Human Services departments of Brunswick County.
Meetings
Meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Health Services Boardroom. (Please note that the Advisory Board does not meet in the months of May and December.)
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 10 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- One dentist, one engineer, one nurse, one optometrist, one pharmacist, one physician, one veterinarian, and three members of the public
- One Commissioner serves as an ex-officio member
Contact
David Stanley, 910-253-2250 or david.stanley@brunswickcountync.gov
Analysis of State Statutes governing local health and human services agencies
Brunswick County Resolution creating the consolidated Health & Human Services Advisory Board
Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control - ON HOLD
Members
John Dowless
District 1
Term Expires: 10/1/2021
Tom Rabon
District 2
Term Expires: 10/1/2017
Lee Aldridge
District 3
Term Expires: 10/1/2021
Jerry Thrift
District 4
Term Expires: 10/1/2022
E. A. Britt
District 5
Term Expires: 10/1/2019
Billy Sequin
At-Large
Term Expires: 10/1/2018
Vacant
At-Large
Term Expires:
Mission
To aid in the financing of industrial and manufacturing facilities for the purpose of alleviating unemployment or raising below average manufacturing wages and to aid in financing pollution control facilities for industry in connection with manufacturing and industrial facilities and for public utilities.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 6-year terms.
- 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Two at-large member
- Members cannot be an officer or employee of the State of NC or any political subdivision thereof or any agency of either.
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted Nov. 3, 1976. Revised and adopted June 30, 1981.
Jury Commission
Members (County appointment)
Steve Stone
Board of Commissioners appointee
Term Expires: 6/30/2022
Mission
To prepare a Master Jury List at least every two years. The Master Jury List is composed of the names of registered voters and those residents with driver’s license records in Brunswick County. Names are then randomly drawn from this master list for each court session.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 2-year terms.
- 3 members, each a private citizen
- 1 member appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
- 1 member appointed by the Clerk of Court
- 1 member appointed by Superior Court Judge
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Members (County appointees)
Nicole Smithers Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Lavar Marlowe Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Erin Rutkowski Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Bonnie Jordan Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Sharon Flucker Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Kenneth Gamm Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Yvonne Pesce Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mike Forte Serving as a County Commissioner
Mission
To strengthen and support appropriate programs through incorporating prevention and intervention strategies in a comprehensive juvenile crime prevention effort.
Meetings
Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Sandifer Administration Building.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 2-year terms.
- Up to 7 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 2 persons under age 18
- The person serving in each of the following positions, or his/her designee: School Superintendent, Chief of Police, Local Sheriff, District Attorney, Chief Court Counselor, Director AMH/DD/SA, Director of Social Services, County Manager, Substance Abuse Professional, Member of the Faith Community, County Commissioner, Juvenile Defense Attorney, Chief District Court Judge, Member of Business Community, Local Health Director, Representative of United Way or other non-profit, Representative of Parks and Recreation
Contact
Donna Cuneo at dcuneo.jcpc@gmail.com. For more information, click here.
By-Laws (rev. 3/15/2018)
Original by-laws adopted May 17, 2012.
Library Board of Trustees
Members
Anne Smith
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Diana Dornfeld
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
June Jones
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Mary Stilwell
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Barbara Akinwole
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Emma Myles
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Jeff Mount
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Diana Fotinatos
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Marilyn Shapiro
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Mission
To formulate and adopt programs, policies and regulations for the government of the library, and to make recommendations to the governing body concerning the library system and its Director.
Meetings
Meets quarterly on the fourth Monday in January, April, July, and October at 4:00 p.m. Locations rotate among Library branches. Check the Library’s online calendar for locations.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 9 members, all appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 1 member from each district; 4 at-large members
- Board members should be library cardholders
- The Library Director is the Board’s executive officer
- If so elected by the Board, the Library Director shall serve as Secretary to the Board
Resolution Establishing Library Board of Trustees
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted 1992. Revised and adopted Apr. 24, 2023.
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Members (County Appointments)
Phillip Tripp
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
William Sue
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Scott Phillips
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Frank Williams
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mission
To develop an understanding of processes which control and influence the Cape Fear River and to provide a mechanism for information exchange and public education.
Meetings
Meets on the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority offices at 1107 New Pointe Boulevard Suite 17 in Leland. (View the meeting calendar here.)
Agendas & Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- Made up of members from Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties and the City of Wilmington
- Members are appointed by the governing body of each of the Authority’s members
Contact
(910) 383-1919, Online contact form
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted April 20, 1977. Revised and adopted Sept. 8, 2008.
Nursing Home & Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Members
Holly Brenneman
District 1
Term Expires: 3/19/2021
Carol W. Sutter
District 2
Term Expires: 10/7/2022
Arlene Rushin
District 3
Term Expires: 1/1/2023
Vacant
District 4
Term Expires: 2/1/2023
Vacant
District 5
Term Expires: 4/16/2022
Vacant
At-large
Term Expires: 2/1/2022
Sheila Umbricht
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2023
Vacant
At-large
Term Expires:
Colleen Combs
At-large
Term Expires: 2/1/2023
Mary Ann DuGan
At-large
Term Expires: 8/5/2023
Mission
To monitor the Patient’s Bill of Rights for residents in nursing homes in Brunswick County; to provide increased social interaction and opportunities for enrichment for these adults; to assist in preventing physical and psychological deterioration of these older adults by promoting independence; to evaluate the activities of the nursing homes so that they meet the needs of the older adults in Brunswick County; to promote community understanding of the aging process and of the needs, problems, strengths and resources of older persons; to report to the Brunswick Commissioners the status of the Committee.
Meetings
Meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Training Room of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building.
2019 Meeting Schedule: Jan. 22, Apr. 23, Jul. 23, Oct. 22.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- At least 7 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 1 member appointed to serve each district; additional at-large members
- Each member must be a resident of the county which the committee serves.
- No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by a committee, or employee or governing board member or immediate family member of an employee or governing board member of a home served by a committee, or immediate family member of a patient in a home served by a committee may be a member of a committee.
- Prospective members must have 15 hours of training, and members must attend four quarterly business meetings and visit nine nursing homes & adult care facilities in the county on three randomly scheduled days each quarter of the year.
Contact
Jeff D. Brunsink, Regional LTC Ombudsman. jbrunsink@capefearcog.org
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted Feb. 28, 1987, Revised Oct. 2010; Apr. 2018.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Members
Kristina Crane District 1 Term Expires: 6/30/2023
Laura Botto District 2 Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Michael Sullivan District 3 Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Teagan Perry-Hall District 4 Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Dale Rabon District 5 Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Mission
To advance parks, recreation, open space, environmental conservation, and land preservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.
Meetings
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Parks & Recreation Boardroom.
Minutes & Agendas
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- At-large members may be appointed by the Board of Commissioners at its discretion
- Ad-Hoc (non-voting liaison) members may be appointed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at its discretion
Contact
Tanya Jackson, 910-253-2674 or tanya.jackson@brunswickcountync.gov
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted 1979. Revised and adopted Jan. 18, 2005; Oct. 6, 2008, Dec. 20, 2010, May 19, 2014.
Planning Board
Members
Clifton Cheek
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Ron Medlin
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Joy Peele Easley
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Jason Gaver
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Richard Leary
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Eric Dunham
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
William A. Bittenbender
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
H. Richard Ishler
Alternate
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mission
The Planning Division of Economic Development and Planning Services supports and facilitates the Brunswick County Planning Board, the Brunswick County Board of Adjustment, and the Brunswick County Technical Review Committee (TRC). Each Board/Committee has different duties, functions, and meeting schedules.
Meetings
Meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers. (View the meeting calendar and application deadlines here.)
Minutes & Agendas
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 2 at-large members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 1 alternate position
Contact
(910) 253-2025 or connie.marlowe@brunswickcountync.gov View board member contact information here. View application deadlines here.
Southeastern Community Action Partnership
Members (County appointment)
William Ballard
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
David Stanley, Health & Human Services Director
Alternate Member
Mission
To focus attention on the problems of the disadvantaged and to develop and administer programs designed to overcome these problems in cooperation with other interested agencies in cooperating counties, utilizing all available resources from agencies, corporations, and foundations and public or private groups. The agency is committed to the concept of a community where each individual can contribute and achieve a measure of independence and self-respect through meaningful work.
Meetings
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at least every 10 weeks, with special meetings called as needed.
Agendas & Minutes
(Scroll to the bottom of the page for minutes and agendas.)
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- Up to 3 members from Brunswick County.
- Two members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
- One member representing the public (not appointed by the Board of Commissioners).
- Additional members are appointed by Bladen, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson and Scotland counties.
- Between 15 and 51 members
- Members must be a resident of the County from which they are appointed.
- Members cannot be an officer or employee of an organization contracting to perform a component of the work program from agency funding sources.
Contact
For more information, click here.
By-Laws
Original Articles of Incorporation adopted (as Tri-County Community Action, Inc.) June 10, 1964. Ammended Oct. 4, 1965; Sept. 16, 1975; Feb. 2, 1999; Aug. 5, 2014; Mar. 7, 2017.
Southeastern Economic Development Commission
Members (County appointments)
Dennis Ewald
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Velva Jenkins
Minority
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Bill Early
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Marty Cooke Commissioner
Mission
To create new jobs, retain existing jobs and stimulate economic and industrial growth in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 4-year terms.
- 4 members from each county
- At least 1 elected official
- At least 1 member representing the minority population
- At least 1 private sector representative
- At least 1 representative of: the Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce or representatives of institutions of post-secondary education workforce development groups or labor groups
Contact
(910) 862-6985, info@sedcnc.org Click here for more information.
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted Jan. 21, 1971. Revised and adopted April 28, 1998; April 22, 2001; May 28, 2002; April 21, 2005; June 9, 2009.
Substance Use & Addiction Commission
Members
Kathleen Gomes
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Joshua Torbich
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
William Eberle
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
William Murphy
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Jocelyn Ott
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Jeremy Seamons
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Laura Trueman
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Jon Oliver
Sheriff’s Office
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Leah McGhee
Chief Superior Court Judge
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Jennifer Lucas
Board of Education
Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Mission
Serves in an advisory capacity to make recommendations regarding the substance use and addiction program needs of Brunswick County.
Meetings
Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Health Services Building (Building A).
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 4-year terms.
- 7 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 1 member, designated by the Sheriff and appointed by Commissioners
- 1 member, designated by the Chief Superior Court Judge and appointed by Commissioners
- 1 member, designated by the Board of Education and appointed by Commissioners
Contact
David Howard, Health Director
david.howard@brunswickcountync.gov
Bylaws
Original by-laws adopted Aug. 20, 2018. Revised Oct. 1, 2018, Aug, 19, 2019.
Tourism Development Authority
Members (County appointments)
Whitney Sloane Sauls
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Bonnie Cox
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Melaney M. Robbins
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Sharon Wright
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Dana Fisher
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mission
To market, promote and advertise Brunswick County as a destination for all sorts of travel and trips.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Members must be currently involved in the promotion of travel and tourism.
- 5 members jointly selected by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, and the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.
Contact
(910) 755-5517, myork@ncbrunswick.com
For more information, click here.
By-Laws
Qualifications for Members Appointed by Chambers of Commerce
Original by-laws adopted Mar. 24, 1997. Revised and adopted Jan. 27, 2009.
County Resolution establishing the Tourism Development Authority
Trillium Regional Board
Trillium is a recently-merged local government agency that manages mental health, substance use and intellectual/development disability services in 24 counties, including Brunswick County. Additional information will be provided in the coming months.
Members (County appointments)
David Stanley
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Marty Cooke
Serving as a County Commissioner
Mission
Trillium Health Resources is a local governmental agency that manages mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disability services in 24 counties in eastern North Carolina. The Governing Board collaboratively plans, budgets, implements and monitors services through policy-making actions.
Meetings
Meets on the fourth Thursday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. in the Trillium office at 165 Center Street, Jacksonville, NC 28546. For updates on meeting dates, click here.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 2 members from Brunswick County appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 1 member must be a Commissioner
Contact
Dave Peterson, 1-866-998-2597, dave.peterson@trilliumnc.org
For more information, click here.
Voluntary Agricultural District Board
Members
Travis Potter Farm Bureau
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Charles Carroll Soil & Water
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Jim Stanaland Cooperative Extension
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Jody Clemmons Farm Service Agency
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Marc Green At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Mission
To promote the health, safety, rural agricultural values, and general welfare of the county, and more specifically, increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life; encourage the economic and financial health of farming; increase protection from undesirable, non-farm development; and increase the protection of farms from nuisance suits and other negative impacts on properly managed farms.
Minutes
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 5 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 4 members actively engaged in farming
- 1 member appointed by the Board of Commissioners from names submitted by each of the following: Brunswick Soil and Water Conservation District, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the Farm Service Agency Committee and the Brunswick County Farm Bureau
- 1 member with special interest, experience or education in agriculture and/or rural land preservation
By-Laws
Original by-laws adopted Sept. 17, 2001.
Zoning Board of Adjustments
Members
Robert J. Williamson
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Ron Medlin
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Mary Ann McCarthy
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Clayton Rivenbark
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Marian Shiflet
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Virginia Ward
Alternate
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
John Manning
Alternate
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mission
The Zoning Board of Adjustments is a quasi-judicial body that hears and takes final action on variances, Special Exception Permits, zoning vested rights, approval of administrative decisions, approval of wireless telecommunication facilities, and interpretation of zoning boundary lines in concert with the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee.
Meetings
Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the Sandifer Administration Building. (View the meeting calendar here.)
Minutes & Agendas
Membership
All members serve 3-year terms.
- 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- 2 alternate members, called on to attend those meetings and hearings at which one or more regular members are absent or are unable to participate in hearing a case because of a financial or other interest.
Contact
Helen Bunch, 910-253-2035 or helen.bunch@brunswickcountync.gov
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