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The Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee promotes community education and awareness of the needs of the aging in facilities.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 131D-31

Member Specifications:

Term: 3 Years (Members serve an initial one-year term, after which they may be appointed to a three-year term.)

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Visits to assigned Adult Care homes each quarter to include completion of a quarterly report by each sub-committee;
• Promotes community involvement in facilities;
• Promotes community education and awareness of the needs of the aging in facilities;
• Serves as a resource of volunteers;
• Helps to maintain the intent of the Residents’ Bill of Rights;
• Becomes aware of conditions in facilities and assists grievance processes.

Meetings: Third Thursday of the last month of each quarter at 10:00 AM. There is an initial training period of 15 hours to include study of a committee handbook and orientation visits to long-term care facilities. Additional training of 10 hours per year is required. Visits in the assigned facilities are of the utmost importance in the participation on this committee. A commitment of at least one day per quarter to visit facilities and 4 hours per quarter for business and training meetings.

Meeting Location: Various adult care homes in Cumberland County

The Air Quality Stakeholders Committee is responsible for the implementation of the Air Quality Early Action Compact and monitoring of the strategies identified in the Early Action Plan and State Implementation Plan submitted to the EPA.

Statutory Authorization: N/A (Established in response to the Early Action compact regarding clear air mandates)

Member Specifications: 20 Members (can vary; all jurisdictions represented)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Oversee implementation of Early Action Compact
• Make recommendations to Governing Bodies on air quality strategies
• Used as a public forum for ozone air quality issues

Meetings: Quarterly (Jan, April, July and October) 2nd Thursday at 6:00 PM. The average length of a meeting is approximately one hour.

Meeting Location: Historic Cumberland County Courthouse, Hearing Room #3 130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC

The purpose of the Animal Services Board is to hear appeals pursuant to Section 3-91e of the Cumberland County Code.

Statutory Authorization: Section 3-28.1 of the Cumberland County Code

Member Specifications:

7 Members with Specific Categories:

• Person with knowledge and experience in dog behavior and/or handling position (1)
• Person who works in promoting goals of the animal protection society or the humane society or another such broadly-based and representative organization interested in the care and protection of animals position (1)
• Ex-Officio, the veterinarian on contract to the Animal Services Department position (1)
• At-Large positions (2)
• City of Fayetteville resident positions (2)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Hear appeals from determinations of the Animal Services Director (or his designee) concerning potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious dogs;
• Hear any other appeals provided for by Ordinance concerning determinations of the Animal Services Department;
• Provide advice and information to the Animal Services Department;
• Upon coordination with the Animal Services Director, make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for the betterment of the County’s animal services program;
• In conjunction with the Animal Services Department and the County’s Communications Manager, provide for a program of public education, information and outreach concerning responsible pet ownership, animal cruelty, and the County’s animal services program;
• Select officers of the board, including a chairperson, and adopt rules of procedure.

Meetings: First Monday of every other month (Feb./Apr./June/Aug./Oct./Dec.) at 6:00 PM. (No meetings held on first or last day of any month.) The average length of a meeting varies.

Meeting Location: Animal Services Department 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC

The Board of Adjustment is a "quasi-judicial" administrative body that conducts public hearings and/or reviews as listed under “duties” below. Appeals of this board’s decisions are filed directly to Superior Court.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 153A-345 County Code: Zoning Ordinance Article XVI

Member Specifications:

10 Members

• 5 regular
• 5 alternate (Alternate members fill in for regular members as necessary and are often appointed to fill vacancies of the regular membership.)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Conduct administrative reviews and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is an error in any order, requirement, permit, decision, determination , refusal made by the Planning and Inspections Director or other administrative officials in the carrying out or enforcement of any provisions of the zoning ordinance;
• Hear, deny or approve applications for variances and special use permits from the terms of the zoning ordinance;
• Interpret the official zoning maps;
• Rule on matters concerning nonconforming uses;
• Hear and approve or deny applications for High Density Development and variances from the provisions of the County Water Supply Watershed Management and Protection Ordinance;
• Hear and rule on appeals and variance requests from the County’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.

Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. The average length of a meeting varies. Each member spends approximately three hours per month in service to this board.

Meeting Location: Historic Cumberland County Courthouse, Hearing Room #3 130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC

The Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making and adjudicatory body for the Cumberland County Health department. The Board has the responsibility to protect and promote the public health and has authority to adopt rules necessary for that purpose.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 130A-35

Member Specifications:

• Veterinarian (1)
• Physician (1)
• Dentist (1)
• Registered Nurse (1)
• Optometrist (1)
• Pharmacist (1)
• Engineer (1)
• General Public (3)
• County Commissioner (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Protect and promote the public health;
• Adopt rules necessary to promote and protect public health (includes environmental health issues);
• Impose fees for services, except where prohibited by statute or where an employee of the Health Department is performing the services as an agent of the state;
• After consultation with the Board of County Commissioners; may appoint a local health director.

Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM; usually does not meet in July and August. The average length of the meeting varies from one to three hours.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Health Department Board Room 1235 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cape Fear Valley Health System Board of Trustees oversees the development and implementation of policies for the operation of a multi-million dollar health corporation and all its entities.

Statutory Authorization: Articles of Incorporation of Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.

Member Specifications:

20 Members with Specific Categories:

• County Commissioners (7)
• Medical Society Representative (1)
• Chief of Staff (1)
• Chief of Staff Elect (1)
• Doctors (2)
• Registered Nurse (2)
• General Public (6)

Member Qualifications for General Public Positions:

1. Be a resident of Cumberland County;
2. Have an interest in health care for the community;
3. Have the time/willingness to devote to serving as a Trustee;
4. Commitment to attendance of meetings, seminars and other forms of continuing education;
5. Be 18 years of age;
6. May not be transacting business with the Health Center;
7. Willingness to undergo Board orientation;
8. Be objective;
9. Possess good communication skills;
10. Integrity and visibility within the community;
11. Past experience on other boards;
12. Professional and business achievements;
13. Leadership skills;
14. Business acumen and the ability to interpret financial statements;
15. Record of community involvement;
16. Be an advocate for the hospital.

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Must be an advocate for the Health System and its services;
• Must participate in the review and approval of the Capital and Operating Budget of the Health System;
• Must participate in the employment and evaluation of a Director who shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer;
• Must adopt policies/rules governing the operation of the health system.

Meetings: Last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (dinner precedes the meeting at 6:15 PM). The average length of the meeting varies from one to two hours. The Board is also divided into several subcommittees that meet on a monthly basis. The average length of the subcommittee meetings varies from two to three hours.

Meeting Location: Cape Fear Valley Health System Board Room First Floor/Administrative Area 1638 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC

Statutory Authorization: GS 153A-76

Member Specifications:

• A Representative of the Medical Community Whose Specialty is Children
• A Representative of the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce
• A Representative of the Military Community
• A Representative from District Court
• A Representative of the Fayetteville Cumberland County Ministerial Association
• A Representative of Primary Care
• A Representative of Cumberland County Department of Social Services
• 2 Representatives of the General Public
• A Representative of Methodist University School of Social Work
• A Representative of the Cumberland County Mental Health Center
• A Representative of Health Education
• A Representative of Law Enforcement
• A Representative of the Legal Community
• A Representative of the Cumberland County School System
• A Representative of the Cumberland Interfaith Hospitality Network
• A Representative of Womack Army Medical Center
• A Representative of the Local Media
• A Representative of Fayetteville Sate University School of Social Work
• A Representative of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners 

Term: 3 Years (Two terms)

Compensation: None

Duties:

Meetings: Meets every other month beginning in January at 6:00 PM

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Mental Health Center, Board Room 711 Executive Place Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Civic Center Commission serves in an advisory capacity to study, plan and program for the highest and best use of the facilities committed to it for public use, edification and enjoyment.

Statutory Authorization: Section 2 of Chapter 360 of the 1965 Session Laws

Member Specifications:

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Carry out any duty or assignment expressly delegated by resolution of the board of County Commissioners;
• To make such reasonable rules and regulations for its own proper organization and management of the Civic Center facilities, provided such rules and regulations do not conflict with and are not inconsistent with the laws of the State of North Carolina or ordinances of Cumberland County.

Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. The Board is also divided into three subcommittees that meet on a monthly basis: Finance Committee, Capital Improvements Committee, and Marketing and Sales Committee.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Civic Center Crown Coliseum Board Room 1960 Coliseum Drive Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board was enacted by the General Assembly to accomplish the following goals: reduce recidivism, reduce the number of probation revocations, reduce alcoholism and other drug dependencies among offenders and reduce the cost to the state and the counties of incarceration. The Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board in Cumberland County was initially instrumental in the development and design of the Cumberland County Day Reporting Center; however, its focus has since changed.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 143 B

Member Specifications:

• Probation Officer (3)
• Superior Court Judge (1)
• District Court Judge (2)
• Police Chief or Designee (1)
• Sheriff or Designee (1)
• Community-Based Corrections Programs Representative (1)
• District Attorney (1)
• Victim Services Programs Representative (2)
• At Large (2)
• Public Defender (1)
• County Commissioner (2)
• Substance Abuse Service Representative (1)
• Criminal Defense Attorney (1)
• Community Service Coordinator (1)
• County Manager or Designee (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Meets on a quarterly basis to evaluate and monitor the progress of the Day Reporting Center;
• Make recommendations on how the program could be enhanced or improved.

Meetings: Quarterly, second Tuesday of the last month at 5:30 PM. The board has one subcommittee, the Criminal Justice Advisory Executive Board, that meets as needed. The total time a member would have to devote to the board is limited to no more than four hours every three months.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Community Corrections Center 412 West Russell Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Cemetery Commission is charged with the care of Cumberland Mills Cemetery on Bingham Drive.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 65-3

Member Specifications:

Term: Indefinite

Compensation: None

Duties: Oversee the sale of lots and the investment of funds for perpetual care of the cemetery.

Meetings: Meets on an as-needed basis

Meeting Location: As called

The Cumberland County Child Protection/Fatality Prevention Team was formed when, in 1995, the General Assembly expanded the prevention efforts of General Statute 143-571, which declared community responsibility for the prevention of child abuse, neglect and child deaths. Team composition requires confidentiality and the ability to objectively search through sensitive data to improve outcomes for children in Cumberland County.

Statutory Authorization: GS 143-576.2

Member Specifications:

21 Members with Specific Categories:

• Social Services Director (1)
• Social Services Staff Member (1)
• Law Enforcement Officer (1)
• Attorney from the District Attorney’s Office (1)
• Executive Director of Community Action Agency or Designee (1)
• Local School Superintendent of Designee (1)
• Social Services Board Member (1)
• Mental Health Professional (1)
• Guardian Ad Litem Coordinator or Designee (1)
• Health Director or Designee (1)
• Health Care Provider (1)
• Emergency Medical Services Provider or Firefighter (1)
• District Court Judge (1)
• County Medical Examiner (1)
• Representative of Local Day Care Facility or Head Start (1)
• Parent of a Child Who Died Prior to 18th Birthday (1)
• Optional At-large Members (Up to 5)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Reviews medical examiners’ reports, death certificates and other records of deceased county residents under the age of 18;
• Members discuss outcomes of services and circumstances surrounding the child’s death;
• Promote understanding of the causes of child deaths and identify deficiencies in the delivery of services to children and families by public agencies;
• Make and carry out recommendations for changes that will prevent future child deaths.

Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM

Meeting Location: Department of Social Services Building 4th Floor, Room 440 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Industrial Facility and Pollution Control Financing Authority provides assistance, when deemed appropriate, for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of industrial or pollution control projects.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 159C

Member Specifications:

Term: 6 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

Meetings: Meetings are held on an as needed basis usually at 12:00 PM. The length of the meetings varies.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Courthouse, Room 564 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee works with the County on matters related to service priorities and planning for older adults.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 143B

Member Specifications:

21 Members with Specific Categories:

• Older consumers (8)
• Aging Service Providers (9)
• Civic Representative (1)
• Elected Official (1)
• County Representative (2)

Term: 4 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Functions as a resource to the Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging by obtaining input from service providers, older consumers and their families in the development of an annual Aging Funding Plan;
• Serves in an advisory capacity for the Care Management service provided by Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday January, April, August and November at 2:00 PM. Length of the meetings varies.

Meeting Location: Various service provider locations within Cumberland County

The Cumberland County Industrial Facility and Pollution Control Financing Authority provides assistance, when deemed appropriate, for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of industrial or pollution control projects.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 159C

Member Specifications:

Term: 6 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Aids in the financing or industrial and manufacturing facilities for the purpose of alleviating unemployment or raising below average manufacturing wages by financing industrial and manufacturing facilities which provide job opportunities or pay better wages;
• Aids in financing pollution control facilities for industry in connection with manufacturing and industrial facilities and for public utilities;
• Conducts any and all other activities as shall from time to time be found to be appropriate in connection with the foregoing and as are lawful under the Act.

Meetings: Meetings are held on an as needed basis usually at 12:00 PM. The length of the meetings varies.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Courthouse, Room 564 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC

The purpose of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is to help prevent at-risk juveniles from delinquency. Develop community-based delinquency alternatives to training schools and to provide community-based delinquency and substance abuse prevention strategies and programs. Provide non-institutional dispositional alternatives that will protect the community and the juveniles. Plan and organize programs in partnership with the state.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 147-33.49

Member Specifications:

• Local School Superintendent or designee (1)
• Chief of Police (1)
• Local Sheriff (1)
• District Attorney or designee (1)
• Chief Court Counselor or designee (1)
• Director of Mental Health or designee (1)
• Director of Social Services or designee (1)
• County Manager or designee (1)
• Substance Abuse Professional (1)
• Member of Faith Community (1)
• County Commissioner (1)
• Person under 21 (1)
• Juvenile Defense Attorney (1)
• Chief District Court Judge or designee judge (1)
• Member of Business (1)
• Health Director or designee (1)
• United Way or nonprofit (1)
• Parks and Recreation Representative (1)
• At-Large Members (Maximum of 7)
• Non-Voting Member (1) 

Term: 2 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Annual review of the needs of juveniles in the county who are at-risk or who have been adjudicated. Council shall develop a request for proposal process and submit to the County Commissioners a written plan of expenditures. Upon the County’s authorization, the plan must be approved by the Office;
• Ensure appropriate community based intermediate dispositions for adjudicated juveniles are available, pursuant to minimum standards set by the Office; and 
• Perform the following on an ongoing basis:
1. Assess needs of juveniles in the community, evaluate resources, plan for unmet needs;
2. Evaluate performance of juvenile services/programs as a condition of continued funding of programs;
3. Increase public awareness causes of delinquency and prevention efforts;
4. Develop intervention strategies and risk assessments for at-risk youth;
5. Provide funds for services: treatment/counseling/parenting/rehabilitation;
6. Plan permanent funding streams for delinquency prevention programs.

Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM. Meetings are normally one to two hours in length.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County CommuniCare, Conference Room 226 Bradford Ave Fayetteville, NC 28301

The Cumberland County Emergency Planning Committee’s primary task is to serve as a liaison between industry and the community by working with facilities to develop their facility emergency response plans.

Statutory Authorization: Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 (301C)

Member Specifications:

13 Members (Minimum) with Specific Categories:

• Print and Broadcast Media
• Operators of Facilities
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency Management
• Community Group
• Transportation
• Health
• Hospital
• Fire Fighter
• First Aid
• At-large
• Local Environmental Representative
• Utilities
  

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Provide a basis for the community to develop and tailor a chemical emergency planning and response program to suit its needs;
• Provide the public with identity, quantity, location, and properties of hazardous substances in the community;
• Review the county and facility plans annually and conduct emergency drills to test the plan. The annual review of the plan should include a hazards analysis and an evaluation of available resources that could be used during a response for a chemical incident.

Meetings: On the last Thursday of the first month of each quarter at 10:00 AM. Members are also required to attend and work with the subcommittee they are assigned to. The meetings generally last approximately one hour. The time required for the subcommittee would vary depending on the nature of the subcommittee (i.e., Membership, Resources, Exercise, Planning, etc.)

Meeting Location: Public Works Commission 955 Old Wilmington Road Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Workforce Development Board promotes the full development and utilization of the state’s employment and training resources.

Member Specifications:

23 Members with Specific Categories:

• Private Sector (12)
• Social Services (1)
• Rehabilitation (1)
• Community Based Organizations (3)
• Economic Development (1)
• Employment Service (1)
• Labor (1)
• Education and Other (2)
• County Representative (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

Meetings: Second Tuesday of every other month at 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: FTCC Thomas McLean Administration Bld Room 170 2001 Hull Road Fayetteville NC 28303

The Cumberland County Equalization and Review Board hears appeals from taxpayers on real, personal and business personal property tax valuations and bills. The Board approves corrections and changes to tax bills to include clerical errors.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 105-322

Member Specifications:

9 Members with Specific Categories:

• Appraiser (1)
• At-Large (3)
• Businessman (1)
• Farmer (1)
• Home Builder (1)
• Industrialist (1)
• Real Estate Agent (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: $50.00 per meeting

Duties:

• Examines and reviews tax records to insure all taxable property has been listed and appraised in accordance with the standards required by law.
• Approves the correction of tax listings, errors and omissions.
• Increases or reduces the value of property which has been appealed.
• Approves tax refunds or releases of value, abating tax penalties, and approving supplemental bills.
  

• Examines and reviews tax records to insure all taxable property has been listed and appraised in accordance with the standards required by law.
• Corrects listings, errors and omissions.
• Approves tax refunds or releases of value.
• Hears motor vehicle valuation appeals, abates tax penalties and approves supplemental bill.
  

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of every month (except July) at 3:30 PM. The Regular Board of Equalization and Review holds its first meeting each year no earlier than the first Monday in April and no later than the first Monday in May. In a year in which a countywide reappraisal (revaluation) is not conducted, the Board must complete its duties on or before the third Monday after they begin their duties, unless in its opinion a longer period is required. However, in no event may they sit longer than July 1st. In a year in which a revaluation is conducted, the Board may sit until December 31st.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Courthouse, Room 15 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC

The Farmland Advisory Committee serves as a watchdog for development in farm and rural areas, protect agricultural land, preserve the farming industry and protect the character of the rural areas in the county.

Member Specifications:

9 Members

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

1. Promote the health, safety, rural agricultural values, and general welfare of the County;
2. Increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life;
3. Encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture;
4. Make recommendations to the Cumberland County Joint Planning Board and Board of Commissioners regarding issues involving farmland in Cumberland County.

Meetings: Quarterly - second Tuesday of the first month at 7:00 PM

Meeting Location: Historic Cumberland County Courthouse, Room 107C 130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC

The purpose of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors is to encourage travel and tourism in Cumberland County and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which non-profit corporations may be organized under Chapter 55A of the North Carolina General Statutes.

Statutory Authorization: Chapter 983, House Bill 1590

Member Specifications:

11 Members with Specific Categories:

• Cumberland County Manager or his designee (1)
• Manager of the City of Fayetteville or his designee (1)
• Director of the Cumberland County Civic Center or his designee
• Representatives nominated by hotels and motels within the county which have in excess of 100 rooms and appointed by the County Commissioners. (2)
• Representatives nominated by hotels and motels within the county which have less than 100 rooms and appointed by the County Commissioners.  (2)
• Chairman of the Travel and tourism Committee of the Fayetteville Area Chamber of Commerce (1)
• Representative of a hotel or motel within Cumberland county which has rooms subject to the Occupancy Tax and meeting space in excess of 6,000 square feet which shall be elected by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of a Nominating Committee appointed by the Chairman (1)
• Representative of a hotel or motel within Cumberland county which has rooms subject to the Occupancy Tax and shall be elected by the board of Directors upon recommendation of a Nominating Committee appointed by the chairman (1)
• At-large member, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners which is representative of one or more of the following groups: 1) arts/cultural community; 2) business community; 3) military; and has a demonstrated interest in travel and tourism in the County (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Responsible for reviewing, approving and monitoring the financial integrity of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau;
• Helps establish and monitor the implementation and administration of policies and programs;
• Approves and supports the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s programs within the community;
• Hire, support and evaluate the performance of the President and CEO of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Meetings: Second Thursday of every other month at 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Room 245 Person Street Fayetteville, NC

The FTCC Board of Trustees is the administrative governing body for the Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 115D-12

Member Specifications:

13 Members with Specific Categories:

• Appointed by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners (4)
• Appointed by the Board of Education (4)
• Appointed by the Governor (4)
• The Student Government Association President serves as an Ex-Officio member.

Term: 4 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Power to elect and employee the president of the College;
• Power to acquire, hold and transfer real and personal property;
• Power to enter into contracts;
• Power to institute and defend legal actions and to exercise such other rights and privileges as may be necessary for the management and administration of the College in accordance with the provisions and purposes of state law;
• Ensure the adequacy of the college’s budget, educational programs and facilities;
• Advocate for the College;
• 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: The third Monday of each month at 12:45 PM. No meetings in July and December. The maximum time per meeting would be four hours which includes committee meetings and lunch. Called meetings do occur occasionally and trustees are encouraged to attend some organizational meetings out of town or out of state. The Board is also divided into five sub committees that meet on the third Monday of each month prior to the 12:45 PM, Board Meeting, except July and December: (1) Finance Committee; (2) Human Resources Committee; (3) Building and Grounds Committee; and (4) Curriculum Committee; and (5) Planning Committee.

Meeting Location: Fayetteville Technical Community College, Board Room Tony Rand Student Center 2201 Hull Road Fayetteville, NC

The Human Relations Commission is an eighteen member body comprised of both county, city and military representatives. The Human Relations Commission’s Mission Statement is "To facilitate and advocate programs, projects, and actions to ensure a better quality of life and the civil and human rights of all citizens, without regard to race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, familial status, or disability."

Member Specifications:

18 Members

• Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (4)

Term: 2 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

Meetings: Second Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM

Meeting Location: City Hall LaFayette Room 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC

The Joint Appearance Commission makes recommendations to governing bodies on appearance issues and promotes the enhancement of the appearance of the community.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 160A-451

Member Specifications:

15 Members

• Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (4)
• Appointed by the Fayetteville City Council (4)
• And one each from the remaining municipalities in Cumberland County

Term: 2 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

Meetings: First Monday of the month at 5:15 PM

Meeting Location: City Hall 1st Floor, Cape Fear Room 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC

The Joint Planning Board has the responsibility for the development of a continuing comprehensive planning program for the entire county and each participating municipality in the county by working from the existing plans of each city and town in the county to improve and develop the same and incorporate such planning into a comprehensive plan extending throughout the county. In developing the continuing comprehensive planning program, the Joint Planning Board will study priorities and requests for special study effort provided by the participating governmental units. The Joint Planning Board also has the function of developing and maintaining subdivision control and zoning programs.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 153A-391

Member Specifications:

10 Members

• Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (4)
• Appointed by the towns of Spring Lake, Eastover, Linden, Stedman and Hope Mills (1 each)
• Appointed to represent the towns of Wade, Falcon and Godwin (1)
  

Term: 4 Years (County appointee is four years. Members appointed by municipalities serve from one to four years.)

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Final approval of plat waiver requests in the County;
• Reviews, holds hearings and approves or makes recommendations on area studies, future land use plans, transportation improvement projects, zoning matters, and most land use issues throughout the County.
  

Meetings: First and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting times vary in length. Members also serve on subcommittees (Administrative, Comprehensive Planning, Codes and Nominating). These subcommittees meet on an as-needed basis. In addition, time is spent outside of the meetings to review various documents and plans on which the Board is required to vote.

Meeting Location: Historic Cumberland County Courthouse Hearing Room #3 130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Jury Commission compiles the Master Jury List used by the Cumberland County Court System.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 9-1

Member Specifications:

3 Members

• Appointed by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners (1)
• Appointed by the Clerk of Superior Court (1)
• Appointed by the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge (1)

Term: 2 Years

Compensation: $250.00 per term

Duties:

• Responsible for compiling the Master Jury List that is to be used in Cumberland County for each year. It must be prepared by, and in compliance with, the North Carolina General Statutes as well as local Orders of the Court;
• The Commission first meets to make decisions as to how it will direct the Master List to be prepared. This meeting will be attended by Court Officials to offer any assistance the Commission may request, and to provide clerical support.;
• The last meeting is to review the Master Jury List and the Statement of Sources and Procedures, which sets forth in writing how the Commission prepared the list. If the list meets the Commission’s criteria, the Commission then presents a printed Master Jury List to the Register of Deeds for filing and the Statement of Sources and procedures to the Clerk of Superior Court for filing.

Meetings: The Jury Commission meets at least twice a year. The Commission is responsible to meet as often as required to complete the jury list for the next year by the 30th day of November of each year. The amount of time required for each meeting and the number of meetings required is determined by the Commission and dictated by the procedures that the Commission chooses to prepare the Master List.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Courthouse 3rd Floor 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Library Board of Trustees formulates and adopts programs, policies and regulations for the government of the library, subject to the fiscal control and other policies and regulations of the Board of County Commissioners. The Library Director acts as secretary to the Board and reports to the Deputy County Manager.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 153A-265

Member Specifications:

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Formulate and adopt programs, policies and regulations for government of the library, subject to the fiscal control and other policies and regulations of the Board of County Commissioners;
• The Board makes recommendations to the governing body concerning the construction and improvement of buildings and other structures for the Library system;
• Supervises and cares for the facilities of the Library system;
• Appoints a Director of Library Services;
• Establishes a schedule of fines for late return of, failure of return, damage to, and loss of Library materials, and to take other measures to protect and regulate the use of such materials;
• Participate in preparing the annual budget for the Library system for approval by the Board of County Commissioners;
• Extends the privileges and use of the Library system to non-residents of Cumberland County, on any terms or conditions the Library Board may prescribe.
  Advises the Board of County Commissioners on Library matters;
• Accepts, on behalf of and in the name of Cumberland County, any gift, grant, bequest, exchange, loan, etc., without the prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners.

Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 9:05 AM; exception would be 2nd Thursday in December and no regularly scheduled meetings in July and August. The approximate amount of time a Library Trustee would devote to the Board each month is two hours for meeting attendance with variable preparation and follow-up time. Periodic committee meeting attendance may be required. Trustee committees are: By-Laws (on call) and Nominating (on call).

Meeting Location: Various libraries throughout the County

The Cumberland County Mental Health Area Board is the governing body of the Cumberland County Mental Health Department.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 122C

Member Specifications:

• A physician licensed under Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes to practice medicine in North Carolina, who, when possible, is certified as having completed a residency in psychiatry
• A clinical professional from the fields of mental health, developmental disabilities or substance abuse
• At least one family member or individual from a citizens’ organization composed primarily of consumers or their family members, representing the interests of individuals:
• With mental illness
• In recovery from addiction
• With developmental disability
• At least one openly declared consumer:
• With mental illness
• In recovery from addiction
• With developmental disability

• Two individuals with financial expertise
• An individual with management or business expertise
• An individual representing the interest of children
• An individual from a citizens group representing interests of consumers
• Two at-large members
• Ex officio - Two County Commissioners

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Engage in comprehensive planning, budgeting, implementing, and monitoring of community-based MH/DD/SA services;
• Ensure the provision of services to clients in the catchment area;
• Determine the needs of the Area Authority’s clients and coordinate with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and with the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention the provision of services to clients through Area and State facilities;
• Develop plans and budgets for the Area Authority subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; 
• Assure that the services provided by the County through the Area Authority meet the rules of the Commission and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services;
• Comply with federal requirements as a condition of receipt of federal grants;
• Appoint an Area Director in accordance with GS 122C-121(d).  The appointment is subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners;
• Develop and submit to the Board of County Commissioners for approval the Business Plan required under GS 122C-155.2;
• Perform public relations and community advocacy functions;
• Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners the creation of local program services;
• Submit to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Board of County Commissioners service delivery reports, on a quarterly basis, that assess the quality and availability of public services within the Area Authority’s catchment area.  Comply with Article 4 of GS 122C, and Rules adopted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for the development and submission of and compliance with the Area Authority Business Plan;
• Coordinate with Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities for the provision of services to criminal justice clients.

Meetings: The first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 PM. There are two standing committees of the board; the Executive Committee, which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month at 4:00 PM, and the Program Services/Finance Committee, which meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM. Two other committees meet on an as-needed basis: the Nominating Committee and Personnel Committee. The length of all meetings varies.

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Mental Health Center, Board Room 711 Executive Place Fayetteville, NC

The Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Committee assists the Area Agency on Aging in the development and administration of the area plan.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 143B

Member Specifications:

• Volunteers (3)
• Consumers (2)
• Elected Official (1)
• Veterans Hospital Representative (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Assist with public hearings held relative to aging issues;
• Represents the interests of older persons;
• Reviews and comments on policy, programs, and actions which affect older adults;
• Reviews and comments on the area plan and/or plan amendments as submitted by the Area Agency on Aging to the North Carolina Division of Aging for approval.

Meetings: First Tuesday of the third month of each quarter at 2:00 PM. Length of meetings varies.

Meeting Location: Various locations in the three county region (Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson counties)

The Cumberland County Minimum Housing Appeals Board is a quasi-judicial board created to hear appeals from decisions of the Minimum Housing Inspector.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 160A-441 et. seq.

Member Specifications:

10 Members

• 5 Regular Members
• 5 Alternate Members

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties: The Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the decision or order being appealed and may make any decision and order that it deems appropriate in the matter. To that end, it has all the powers of the Inspector.

Meetings: The second Tuesday of the first month of each quarter at 6:30 PM. Special meetings are held on an as needed basis. The total number of annual meetings usually will not exceed twelve. Meetings normally last one to three hours.

Meeting Location: Historic Cumberland County Courthouse, Room 3 130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC

The Nursing Home Advisory Board serves the residents of long term care facilities within the county. The committee members are responsible for maintaining the intent of the Residents’ Bill of Rights, promoting community involvement in the homes, and providing public education on long term care issues.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 131E-128

Member Specifications:

Term: 3 Years (Members serve an initial one-year term, after which they may be appointed to a three-year term.)

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Visits to assigned nursing homes each quarter to include completion of a quarterly report by each subcommittee;
• Promotes community involvement in facilities;
• Promotes community education and awareness of the needs of the aging in facilities;
• Serves as a resource of volunteers;
• Become aware of conditions in facilities and assists grievance processes.

Meetings: Third Thursday of the last month of each quarter at 1:00 PM. There is an initial training period of 15 hours to include study of a committee handbook and orientation visits to long-term care facilities. Additional training of 10 hours per year is required. Visits in the assigned facilities are of the utmost importance in the participation on this committee. A commitment of at least one day per quarter to visit facilities and 4 hours per quarter for business and training meetings.

Meeting Location: Various nursing homes in Cumberland County

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Advisory Board advises, informs and promotes the dedication and establishment of parks and recreation areas in all sections of Cumberland County with the ultimate aim of making neighborhood playgrounds and parks accessible to all citizens of the County.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 160A-354

Member Specifications:

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Promotes studies and plans of the recreational needs of the County;
• Informs and advises the Board of County Commissioners and public of the needs for facilities and programs;
• Advises the Recreation Director in planning recreational programs, acquiring land and water areas and in accepting any grant, gift, bequest or donation of any personal or real properties offered or made available for recreational purposes.

Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every month at 5:45 PM. Meetings last one to one and one-half hours with occasional committee meetings as needed.

Meeting Location: 121 Lamon Street Fayetteville, NC

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission cooperates in an advisory capacity with the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and any other interested municipal corporations of Cumberland County in their planning, coordinating and directing programs and activities for senior citizens.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 160a-460 and Resolution adopted by Board of Commissioners on October 12, 1978

Member Specifications:

• Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (10)
• Appointed by the Fayetteville City Council (10)

Term: 2 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Serves as an advisory organization for senior citizens governmental units, providing those units with assistance in securing funding and in meeting responsibilities to senior citizens in the area;
• Assists city and county agencies (related to activities of senior citizens) in securing funds, grants, or appropriations necessary to function as directed by city, county, state and federal governments;
• Commission members may visit health care or recreation facilities.

Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 2:30 PM

Meeting Location: City Hall, Lafayette Room 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC

The Cumberland County Social Services Board shall carry out the responsibilities and duties as set forth by the General Assembly, Department of Human Resources, Social Services Commission and as the Board of County Commissioners may assign. Social Services Department programs include: Medicaid, Work first, the protection and placement of adults and children, support services such as food stamps, day care, medical transportation and guardianships.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 106A-9

Member Specifications:

5 Members 

• Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (2)
• Appointed by the Social Services Board (1)
• Appointed by the State Social Services Commission (2)

Term: 3 Years (Maximum of two consecutive terms.)

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Responsible for consultation with the Director of the Department of Social Services regarding the department’s mandates and planning and submission of the agency budget to the Board of County Commissioners;
• Responsible for hiring the Social Services Department Director;
• Advise the County and various municipal authorities in developing policies and plans to improve the social conditions of the community.

Meetings: Last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM

Meeting Location: Department of Social Services, Board Room 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

Member Specifications:

Term: 4 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

Meetings: 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:00 AM

Meeting Location: Elizabethtown Airport Airport Road Elizabethtown, NC

The Tourism Development Authority is charged with expending the net proceeds of the occupancy tax authorized by and levied under Session Laws 2001 Chapter 484 for the purposes provided in that act.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 2001-484

Member Specifications:

• Representatives nominated by hotels and motels within the County which have in excess of 100 rooms subject to the occupancy tax (2)
• Representatives nominated by hotels and motels within the County which have fewer than 100 rooms subject to the occupancy tax (2)
• The President of the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce (1)
• The County Manager (1)
• A member of the public who is not affiliated with travel and tourism and who reflects the cultural diversity of the County (1)

Term: 3 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Expend the net proceeds of the occupancy tax authorized by and levied under Session Laws 2001 Chapter 484, as amended from time to time, for the purposes provided in that act;
• Promote travel, tourism and conventions in the County, sponsor tourist-related capital projects in the County;
• Contract for and be contracted with, apply for and accept grants and gifts for the accomplishment of the purposes provided in the act.

Meetings: Quarterly (January/April/July/October) - Fourth Wednesday at 8:00 AM

Meeting Location: Cumberland County Courthouse Fifth Floor, Room 564 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC

The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) is the County Commissioner-approved advisory board for the Community Transportation Program in Cumberland County. The organizational purpose of the TAB is to be a liaison between the Transportation Program Coordinator, the County Commissioners, and the public receiving service, to ensure that the transportation-related needs of the citizens of Cumberland County are and will continue to be met.

Member Specifications:

17 Members with Specific Categories

• City of Fayetteville Representative
• Urban Transit Provider Representative
• Mid-Carolina Council of Governments Director or Designee
• County DSS Director or Designee
• DSS Work First Representative
• Workforce Development Center Director or Designee
• Sheltered Workshop Director or Designee
• Aging Programs Representative
• County Mental Health Director or Designee
• Emergency Medical Services Representative
• County Representative
• County Planning Department Director or Designee
• County Health Director or Designee
• Private Transportation Provider Representative
• Vocational Rehab Director or Designee
• Private Citizen
• At-Large Representatives

Term: 2 Years

Compensation: None

Duties:

• Provides a safe, dependable, accessible and affordable transportation program for elderly and disabled Cumberland County residents in order to enhance their quality of life;
• Allocates funds received through the ROAP Grant to local agencies providing transportation to the elderly, disabled and rural residents of Cumberland County;
• Oversees the official actions of the Community Transportation Program and ensures that Federal and State requirements are met.

Meetings: The third Tuesday of the first month in the quarter, (January, April, July, and October) at 10:00 AM.

Meeting Location: Historic Cumberland CountyCourthouse 2nd Floor, Room 3 130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC