As a result of a request from some of the students who attended the first session of Citizens’ College, we are listing below the County Advisory Committees. The County Commissioners appoint members to these Advisory Boards in order to assist them in the administration of County government. Some of these Boards are restricted by statute as to who can serve on them, others are totally volunteer boards. Vacancies occur on these boards, from time to time, as terms expire. Should you have an interest in serving on any of these boards or committees, contact any County Commissioner or Commissioner Elect or the contact person listed.
ABC BOARD - Oversees the operation of the County’s ABC stores - Contact Person - Roy Siler 663-2526
ADULT HOME CARE COMMITTEE - Helps to ensure and protect the quality of life for residents of rest and group homes for the elderly and developmentally disabled; protects residents’ rights and promotes community involvement with domicilliary homes. Makes official quarterly visits announced and unannounced at each adult home with 10 or more beds and at each family care home and group home for the developmentally disabled adults annually, investigates complaints and makes reports to the state. Governed by NCGS 131D-31 - Contact Person - Amy Kepler - 558-9404
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - Contact Person - Amy Powell 542-0794 ext 212
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - To advise the Board of Commissioners of agricultural issues and review all property requesting voluntary agricultural districts - Contact Person - Charlie Horne - 542-8200
APPEARANCE COMMISSION - Establishes and oversees programs to enhance the appearance of the County - Governed by NCGS 160A-451 - Contact Person - Sue Schwartz - 542-1267
BOARD OF ELECTIONS - Makes and issues regulations and instructions, consistent with the State Board of Elections for guidance of local election officers and voters - Appointed by the State Board of Elections based upon recommendations made by the political parties and not appointed by the County Commissioners - Contact Person - Dawn Stumpf - 542-8206
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW - To hear and review appeals of listings and valuations placed upon taxable property within Chatham County - Contact Person - Kim Horton - 542-8250
BOARD OF HEALTH - Develops and serves as policy and rules adjudicator body for the Health Department - includes professionals and 3 representatives from the general public - Contact Person - Tim Green - 542-8214
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES - Advises County and municipal authorities in developing policies and plans to improve the social conditions of the community, consults with director and presents budgets - Governed by NCGS 108A-1 - Contact Person John Tanner - 542-2759 - [ 2 members appointed by Chatham County Commissioners]
CAPE FEAR RIVER ASSEMBLY - To direct its efforts to the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life for the citizens residing in the Cape Fear River Basin - Contact Person - Glenda Dye or Don Freeman - 910-223-4920
CCCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Governed by NCGS 115-D-12. Contact Person - Commissioner Patrick Barnes - 362-5950
CHATHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD - Keeps abreast of the needs and desires of the users of all public libraries in the County and to endeavor to fulfill these needs by recommending policies to the Chatham County Commissioners for the operation of these libraries which are consistent with those needs Contact Person - Linda Clark - 742-3815
CHATHAM TRADES - Seek and train adults with disabilities for suitable employment. Provide assessment, case management, job placement and other services. Advocate for persons with disabilities - Contact Person - Daniel Stroupe - 663-3481
CHATHAM TRANSIT - Corporation to provide, evaluate and promote a safe adequate and convenient transit network for the citizens of Chatham County - Contact Person - Helen Stovall - 542-5136
CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION TEAM - Review medical examiners reports, death certificates and other records for deceased County residents under age 18. Members discuss outcomes of services and circumstances surrounding child’s death - Contact Person - Carla Daniels - 545-8335
COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE REVIEW - A group of interdisciplinary County representatives who come together to promote a community-wide approach to the problem of child abuse and neglect - Contact Person - Pam Weiden - 968-2049
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Recruits new business to Chatham County and assists existing companies in expansion; first point of contact for large and industrial businesses interested in Chatham County and coordinates resources for funding, utilities, planning, construction and other issues to encourage their development. Contact Person - Commissioner Patrick Barnes - 362-5950
ENHANCED 911 COMMITTEE - Provides oversight necessary to establish and implement and Enhanced E-911 System for the County in accordance with GS 62A and the E-911 capital projects ordinance adopted by the board of Commissioners - (Appointed by Profession) - Contact Person - Tony Tucker 542-2811 ext 260
HEALTHY CHATHAM STEERING COMMITTEE - To create a foundation for healthy living and ultimately enhance the quality of life for all Chatham County residents - Contact Person - Vanessa Jeffries - 542-8318
HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT - Develops a budget for the expenditure of funds received through the Older Americans Act from State and Federal resources and presents a budget for approval to the Board of Commissioners
HOUSING AUTHORITY - Addresses and attempts to correct unsafe and unsanitary living conditions of very low-income persons. Contact Person - Betsy Cockman - 542-3742
HUMAN RELATIONS - To serve as a vehicle through which citizens can convey their suggestions/concerns pertaining to housing, education, and community relations. To recommend strategies/actions designed to prevent/resolve human relations problems. To promote programs and services in the County in the area of housing, education and community relations. The main objective is to be proactive to stop a situation before it becomes a crisis. Contact Person - Gabriel Soltren - 663-3906
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES & POLLUTION CONTROL - Takes necessary action for the issuance of revenue bonds Governed by NCGS 159C-4. Contact Person - County Attorney
JOCCA - Helps low-income individuals and families and communities improve the quality of everyday life by working to change or eliminate the economic, social, political and institutional constrains that impair their chances and opportunities. Contact Person - Faye Hall - 542-4781
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE - (Appointed by Profession) - Contact Person - Charlie Horne 542-8200
JURY COMMISSION - Prepare a list of prospective jurors qualified to serve - Contact Person - Janice Oldham- 542-3240
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE - The Superfund and Reauthorization Act of 1986, SARAA set the duties and activities for this committee - (Appointed by profession) - Contact Person Janet Scott 542-2811 ext 262
LAND USE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE - Contact Person - Planning Department - 542-8204
MID-CAROLINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Responsible for overseeing the expenditure of Job Training Partnership Act funds in a 4 County region; job training issues of interest to members and region. Contact Person - Dennis Day 910-323-4191 ext 30
NURSING HOME COMMITTEE - Advocate for human rights of nursing home residents, makes official quarterly visits to each nursing facility in Chatham County; prepare reports as required by the NC Division of Aging citing concerns encountered and long term care issues in general; serves as a nucleus for increased community involvement in facilities, promoting education and awareness of the needs of residents; in addition to monthly meetings through a system of sub-committees schedules unannounced visits to area facilities per statute requirements. Governed by NCGS 131D-31 - Contact Person - Valeria Chestnut - 558-9404
ORANGE/CHATHAM JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP - (Appointed by Profession) - Contact Person - Charlie Horne - 542-8200
OPC MENTAL HEALTH - Governing board for the Authority which administers mental health, development disability and substance abuse programs in a three County area - Governed by NCGS 122C-11B - Contact Person - George Gregor Holt - 542-3626
PIEDMONT CONSERVATION COUNCIL - To care and protect natural resources to improve the environment, economy, and living standards in a seven county region which covers 2.5 million acres; encourages economic growth through the wise use and development of natural resources. Contact Person- Gay Sharpe 336-227-5829
PITTSBORO-SILER CITY CVB ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Members of tourist related businesses in Chatham County ; provide information and updates about their areas of representation and act as ambassador of Pittsboro-Siler City CVB to citizens’ community; promote tourist related business that attract visitors to the County which will enhance the County’s image as a destination so the community can derive economic and social benefits of a prosperous tourism industry. Contact Person - Neha Shah - 542-8296
PLANNING BOARD - Advises the Board of Commissioners on planning, zoning and subdivision matters - Contact Person - Keith Megginson - 542-8204
RECREATION ADVISORY - Advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving recreation programs and facilities owner by the County - Contact Person - Tracy Burnett - 542-8252
REGIONAL AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL - Ensure all information from State and Federal agencies gets distributed to the local agencies; developing and administering the Area Plan for Aging Programs in Region J; conducting public meeting on aging matters; reviewing and commenting on community policies programs and actions which affect older persons in the region. Contact Person Joan Pellettier - 558-9398
RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP - Promotes the economic development of the Research Triangle Region in NC. Contact Person - Commissioner Patrick Barnes - 362- 5950 or Terry A Naegelen - 840-7372
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Researches, discusses and recommends policy options for waste management; the advisory committee will provide a public forum to evaluate solid waste issues and will act as an advisory committee to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and the County staff. Contact Person - Bob Holden - 542-5516
TOWN OF SILER CITY PLANNING BOARD - Contact Person - Joel Brower - 742-4731
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY - To develop and direct a continuing comprehensive, multi- modal transportation planning process carried on cooperatively by the State and local communities in concurrence with Federal Guidelines. Contact Person - Kim McCarter - 560-4366
TRIANGLE J APPEARANCE COMMISSION - Heightens awareness of the economic , environmental and quality of life benefits generated by good community appearance to individual communities and the region as a whole and produces handbooks, video and other materials. Chatham has 1 member. Contact Person - Renee Wyatt - 558-9403
TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT DELEGATE BOARD - Advises and works with group for the Board of Delegates Contact Person - Commissioner Mike Cross - 774-3309 or Renee Wyatt 558-9403
TRIANGLE REGION SOLID WASTE PLANNER - Shares information about their programs and to help identify potential cost savings and improves methods of solid waste management - Contact Person - Bob Holden 542-5516 or Judy Kincaid - 558-9343
WORK FIRST PLANNING COMMITTEE - To develop a Work First County Block Grant Plan every two years. Contact Person Sandy Coletta - 542-2759
WATER ADVISORY BOARD - Advises the Board of Commissioners on recommendations policy issues to the County Utilities System. Contact Person - Commissioner Patrick Barnes - 362-5950 or Charlie Horne - 542-8200
