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A.B.C. Board
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has control and jurisdiction over the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.

Statutory Authorization:

NCGS 18B-700

Member Specifications:

5 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

Chairman: $250/month; Other members: $200/month

Duties:

has power and authority to adopt rules and regulations governing the operation of stores;

locate, furnish and equip stores and provide management of the same;

direct the duties and services of all employees;

perform other activities authorized or required by the ABC law (G.S. 18B-701/702).

The ABC Board Chairman, ABC General Manager and ABC Chief Finance Officer are allowed to sign checks for the ABC system.

Meetings:

Second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The average length of a meeting is approximately two hours.

Location:

ABC Board Office Conference Room
424 Person Street

Fayetteville, NC
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
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:

18 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 1:00 p.m. 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.

Location:

Various adult care homes in Cumberland County
Animal Services Board
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 Year

Compensation:

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 control 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 p.m. (No meetings held on first or last day of any month.) The average length of a meeting varies.

Location:

Animal Services Department
4704 Corporation Drive
Fayetteville, NC
Board of Adjustment
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-345County Code: Zoning Ordinance Article

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 Year

Compensation:

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 6:00 p.m. The average length of a meeting varies. Each member spends approximately three hours per month in service to this board.

Location:

Historic Cumberland County Courthouse, Hearing Room #3
130 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC
Board of Health
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:

11 Members with Specific Categories:

Veterinarian (1)

Physician (1)

Dentist (1)

Registered Nurse (1)

Optometrist (1)

Pharmacist (1)

Engineer (1)

General Public (3)

County Commissioner (1)

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 p.m. July and September meetings take place only if desired.

Location:

Cumberland County Health Department
Board Room
1235 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC
Cape Fear Valley Health System Board of Trustees
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

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:

Be a resident of Cumberland County;

Have an interest in health care for the community;

Have the time/willingness to devote to serving as a Trustee;

Commitment to attendance of meetings, seminars and other forms of continuing education;

Be 18 years of age;

May not be transacting business with the Health Center;

Willingness to undergo Board orientation;

Be objective;

Possess good communication skills;

Integrity and visibility within the community;

Past experience on other boards;

Professional and business achievements;

Leadership skills;

Business acumen and the ability to interpret financial statements;

Record of community involvement;

Be an advocate for the hospital.

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 5:30 p.m. (No April or July Meeting; November & December meeting combined)

Location:

Cape Fear Valley Health System
Board Room First Floor/Administrative Area
1638 Owen Drive
Fayetteville, NC
Civic Center Commission
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:

9 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 p.m. The Board is also divided into three subcommittees that meet on a monthly basis: Finance Committee, Capital Improvements Committee, and Marketing and Sales Committee.

Location:

Cumberland County Civic Center
Crown Coliseum Board Room
1960 Coliseum Drive
Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Cemetery Commission

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

Statutory Authorization:

GS 65-113

Member Specifications:

3 Members

Term:

Indefinite

Compensation:

Duties:

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

Meetings:

Meets on an as-needed basis

Location:

As called
Cumberland County Community Child Protection/Fatality Prevention Team
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 Year

Compensation:

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 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Department of Social Services Building
4th Floor, Room 440
1225 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Finance Corporation

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:

7 Members

Term:

6 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

The purpose of the Cumberland County Finance Corporation is to issue tax exempt securities for public purposes that directly benefit county government in Cumberland County, such as the Coliseum, the Social Services building, the Community Correction Center, etc. It differs from the Cumberland County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority in that the Authority issues tax exempt financings for economic development purposes that benefit not only the community at large as a whole, but also the private industries utilizing them.

Meetings:

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

Location:

Cumberland County Courthouse, Room 564
117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee
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 Year

Compensation:

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:

Meets as needed.

Location:

Various service provider locations within Cumberland County
Cumberland County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
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:

7 Members

Term:

6 Year

Compensation:

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.

Location:

Cumberland County Courthouse,
Room 564
117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
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 143b-846

Member Specifications:

26 Members with Specific Categories:

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 18 (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 Year

Compensation:

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:

Assess needs of juveniles in the community, evaluate resources, plan for unmet needs;

Evaluate performance of juvenile services/programs as a condition of continued funding of programs;

Increase public awareness causes of delinquency and prevention efforts;

Develop intervention strategies and risk assessments for at-risk youth;

Provide funds for services: treatment/counseling/parenting/rehabilitation;

Plan permanent funding streams for delinquency prevention programs.

Meetings:

Second Wednesday of each month at 1:15 p.m. Meetings are normally one to two hours in length.

Location:

Cumberland County CommuniCare,
Lower Level Conference Room
109 Bradford Ave
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Cumberland County Local Emergency Planning Committee
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

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 Year

Compensation:

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 fourth (4th) Thursday of the first (1st) month of each quarter at 10:00 a.m. 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.)

Location:

Rotating Locations
Cumberland County Workforce Development Board

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

Statutory Authorization:

Member Specifications:

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Works to develop employment and training programs for the residents of Cumberland County.

Meetings:

Third Tuesday of every other month at 11:00 a.m. (starting in January)

Location:

FTCC General Classroom Building

Room 114

2817 Ft. Bragg Rd
Equalization and Review Board
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 Year

Compensation:

$50.00 per meeting

Duties:

Members of the Board of Equalization and Review serve on both the Regular Board and the Special Board.

Regular Board 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.

** Of these duties, hearing valuation appeals and rendering decisions regarding the value placed on the property by the County comprise the majority of the board’s duties and functions.

Special Board Duties:

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.

** Of these duties, releases, refunds and abatements comprise the majority of the board’s duties and functions.

Meetings:

2nd Wednesday of every month (except July) at 3:00 p.m. 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.

Location:

Cumberland County Courthouse,
Room 564
117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, NC
Farm Advisory Board
The Farm Advisory Board 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.

Statutory Authorization:

Member Specifications:

7 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Promote the health, safety, rural agricultural values, and general welfare of the County;

Increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life;

Encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture;

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 8:30 a.m.

Location:

Cumberland County Agriculture Center
Cooperative Extension
301 East Mountain Dr.
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
The purpose of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors is to position Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, tournaments, and individual travel 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:

The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the following individuals:

the County Manager or his/her designee,

the City Manager of the City of Fayetteville or his/her designee,

the Director of the Crown Complex or his/her designee,

one representative nominated by hotels and motels within the County of Cumberland which have fewer than 100 rooms and appointed by the County Commissioners,

one representative nominated by hotels and motels within the County of Cumberland which has in excess of 100 rooms and appointed by the County Commissioners,

one business representative within the County of Cumberland operating an attraction, restaurant or other local business affected by the Tourism Industry elected by the County Commissioners,

two at-large members, appointed by the County Commissioners which is representative of one or more of the following groups:

arts/cultural community,

business community,

military and has a demonstrated interest in travel and tourism in the County,

business affected by tourism industry,

one representative of a hotel or motel within the County of Cumberland which has rooms subject to Occupancy Taxes and meeting space in excess of 6,000 square feet which shall be elected by the Board of Directors,

one representative of a hotel or motel within the County of Cumberland which has rooms subject to Occupancy Taxes and shall be elected by the Board of Directors,

one business representative within the County of Cumberland operating an attraction, restaurant or other local business affected by the Tourism Industry elected by the Board of Directors.

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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:

Quarterly on 4th Wednesday (starting in January) at 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Board Room

245 Person Street

Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation

The Fayetteville/Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors is an 11 member body comprised of voting members and ex-officio non-voting members. The Corporation was established through an interlocal agreement for the purpose of conducting economic development activities as an entity organized as a 501(c) non-profit corporation. Criteria to be considered for appointment to the Board of Directors includes knowledge of business finance, business development, infrastructure development, workforce development, real estate development/utilities and diverse group representative of the community.

Statutory Authorization:

Interlocal Agreement between Cumberland County and

Member Specifications:

8 Voting Members/3 Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members

Cumberland County - 3 Seats

1 Elected Official

2 At-Large

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

The Board of Directors governs the non-profit corporation whose purpose is to conduct economic development activities and services. Entity's composition, organization, and nature, together with powers conferred on it, are set forth in its by-laws and other organizational documents.

Meetings:

Second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

Location:

201 Hay Street

R. B. Williams Building Ste 401A

Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville Technical Community College Board of Trustees
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 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Power to elect and employ 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 12:30 p.m. 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.

Location:

Fayetteville Technical Community College,
Board Room Tony Rand Student Center
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 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:

7 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 5:30 p.m. Meetings last one to one and one-half hours with occasional committee meetings as needed.

Location:

City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation

121 Lamon Street
Fayetteville, NC
Human Relations Commission
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."

Statutory Authorization:

Member Specifications:

18 Members

Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (4)

Term:

2 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Meetings:

Second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Festival Park Plaza Training Room 1st Floor

225 Ray Ave

Fayetteville, NC 28301
Joint Appearance Commission
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 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Meetings:

Second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Fayetteville City Hall

E.E. Smith Conference Room
Joint Fort Bragg & Cumberland County Food Policy Council
The Joint Fort Bragg & Cumberland County Food Policy Council’s mission is to work towards decreasing food insecurity while increasing food accessibility by implementing policies, systems, or environmental priorities identified by the Food Policy Council.

Statutory Authorization:

Member Specifications:

Term:

2 Year

Compensation:

N/A

Duties:

Co-Chair Duties:

Fort Bragg Co-Chair (1)

Civilian Co-Chair (1)

Research food policies and programs.

Uphold decisions made by the Council on mission, values, processes, and strategies.

Build trust by meeting commitments to one another.

Work with members of the Executive Committee to support communication between the Council, Fort Bragg and Cumberland County.

Ensure the Council acts in accordance with policies and missions

Work with Executive Council to develop long-term plans.

Secretary Duties:

Civilian Secretary (1)

Draft reports as needed.

Develop meeting agendas and communicate general meeting dates, minutes, times and locations.

Keep records: appointed member rosters, official appointment paperwork, attendance, and adopted by-laws.

Work with the Cumberland County Public Information Office to maintain website content.

Executive Council Member Duties:

At-Large Members (13)

Members who do not work in local government or health agencies (3)

Members involved in local farming and agriculture (2)

Member representing local higher education (Fayetteville State University, Methodist University, & Fayetteville Technical Community College) (1)

Member representing Fort Bragg Schools (1)

Member representing Cumberland County School District (1)

Members who work in the fields of healthcare, public health, food insecurity/food access, or child and adult care (3)

Members who work in local government (2)

Membership on the Food Council is open to any community member of Fort Bragg and Cumberland County, North Carolina, and is meant to ensure a community-wide commitment to decreasing food insecurity and increasing food accessibility.

With equity at the forefront, members will be recruited with the aim to reflect the racial, economic, and geographic diversity of Cumberland County and Fort Bragg, including those who have experienced food insecurity.

Meetings:

First Wednesday of Each Month

Odd numbered days @ 5 p.m.

Even numbered days @ 12 p.m.

Location:

1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC
Joint Planning Board
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 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Final approval of plat variance 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:

Third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings vary in length. Members also serve on sub-committees (Administrative, Comprehensive Planning, Codes and Nominating). These sub-committees 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.

Location:

Historic Cumberland County Courthouse
Hearing Room #3
130 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Jury Commission
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 Year

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.

Location:

Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse

3rd Floor

117 Dick Street, Fayetteville
Library Board of Trustees
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:

7 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 a.m. (except for December). 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).

Location:

Various libraries throughout the County
Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Council
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:

7 Members with Specific Categories:

Volunteers (3)

Consumers (2)

Elected Official (1)

Veterans Hospital Representative (1)

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 Thursday of the last month of each quarter at 2:00 p.m. Length of meetings varies.

Location:

Various locations in the three county region (Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson counties)
North Carolina Southeast

North Carolina's Southeast is a regional public-private partnership that markets the southeast region nationally and globally to encourage new economic growth.

Statutory Authorization:

Member Specifications:

Term:

1 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

North Carolina's Southeast provides leadership on key regional initiatives that help advance the regional economy. The Board of Directors represent every county in the Southeast Region and provides guidance and oversight to the organization.

Meetings:

Quarterly

Location:

70 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown, NC
Nursing Home Advisory Board
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:

11 Members

Term:

3 Year

Compensation:

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 10:00 a.m. 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.

Location:

Various nursing homes in Cumberland County
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
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 C

Member Specifications:

14 Members

Appointed by the Board of Commissioners (7)

Appointed by the Fayetteville City Council (7)

Term:

2 Year

Compensation:

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 p.m.

Location:

FCPR Senior Center, Large Program Room

739 Blue Street

Fayetteville, NC
Social Services Board
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 Year

Compensation:

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 p.m.

Location:

Department of Social Services,
Board Room
1225 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC
Southeastern Economic Development Commission

Statutory Authorization:

Member Specifications:

4 Members from Each Representative County

Term:

4 Year

Compensation:

Duties:

Meetings:

Full Board meets one time annually - Usually in April

Location:

707 West Broad Street,
Elizabethtown, NC
Transportation Advisory Board
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.

Statutory Authorization:

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 Year

Compensation:

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 second Tuesday of the first month in the quarter, (January, April, July, and October) at 10:00 a.m.

Location:

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

Contact Us


Phone:	910-678-7771	Mailing Address: PO Box 1829 Fayetteville, NC 28302-1829
Fax:	910-678-7770

Email:
Clerk to the Board:	Andrea Tebbe

Contact Us


Phone:	910-678-7771
Fax:	910-678-7770
Email:
Clerk to the Board:	Andrea Tebbe
Mailing Address:	PO Box 1829 Fayetteville, NC 28302-1829