ABC Board - This Board consists of a Chairman and two board members appointed by county governing authority. They retain authority to set policy and adopt rules in conformity with ABC laws and Commission rules and they can hire and fire local board personnel.

Affordable Housing Committee - address opportunities for affordable housing in unincorporated Dare County.

Aging Advisory council for the Albemarle Commission - To assist the Division of Aging in planning and implementation of the Area Aging Plan. Assists with funding distribution of Home community Care Block Grant funding and federal funding

Airport Authority - is responsible for maintaining and operating airports owned by the Authority or Dare County. They provide Air Transportation services to the aviation traveling public and other aviation related services.

Albemarle Commission - This Board provides planning and economic development assistance to the region. It is also made up of 6 different programs: Aging, Nutrition, EDA Revolving Loan, Community Development, Juvenile Justice, Rural Planning Organization, and Workforce Development.

Albemarle Development - create more and better jobs and to diversify the tax base of the region.

Albemarle Hospital Board of Trustees - Manages the business and affairs of the Authority which operates Albemarle Hospital and related facilities and programs that serve the citizens of the region including Dare County.

Albemarle Mental Health Center Board - Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve the quality systems and services necessary to respond to the mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse healthcare needs of its consumers

Albemarle Region Resource Conservation - initiative promotes and coordinates the long-term conservation of North Carolina’s threatened land and water resources. NC DENR’s Office of Conservation & Community Affairs manages the program by leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive statewide conservation plan involving government agencies, private organizations, landowners and the public.

Albemarle Regional Solid Waste Authority - Dedication to prevention and protection through commitment, caring, and compassion. Quality health care is provided to reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability while preventive health care services and education enhance the quality of life with the communities under the leadership of competent public health professionals

Audit Committee - addresses audit contract, audit contract, audit and audit results. minutes

Board of Equalization and Review - hears appeals of any taxpayer concerning the listing or appraisal of his property or the property of others. Board meets when needed.

College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees - The Board of Trustees shall constitute the local administrative board of the college, with such authority and responsibility as granted by the General Statutes of NC and as delegated to it by the State Board of Community Colleges. Board meets monthly.

Commission for Working Watermen - addresses and advises the Board of Commissioners on  issues involving Dare County’s commercial and recreational fishing industries.

Dare County Scenic Byways Commission - to pursue national status for the Outer Banks Scenic Byway in cooperation with Hyde and Carteret counties.  

Dare Day Committee - promote and produce an outside festival.

Department of Public Health Board - is responsible for the policy making, rule making and adjudicatory body for the County Health Department. Board meets monthly.

Department of Social Services Board - establishes the county social services policy, selects director and advises the department. Board also helps along with the director on the planning of budget. Board members are appointed for three-year terms and meets monthly.

East Lake Community Center Board - Management of community building. It is a historical building in East Lake because most of the people who live in the area went to school there. The board has fundraisers to maintain the building and reunions, parties, etc. are held there.

Economic Improvement Council - Programs for low income families

Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) District - Dare County appointee serves as a member of the Nags Head Planning board as well as a member of the Nags Head Board of Adjustment and represents Dare County in the ETJ District.

Fessenden Center Advisory Board - helps in establishing goals and policies to enhance Fessenden Center operation and community outreach consistent with goals, objectives, and policies of Dare County. Board meets when needed.

Game and Wildlife Commission -issues and renews blind licenses in all Dare County waters. Renewals and new licenses are received on a yearly basis from August through December of each year.

Hatteras Community Center Board - Management and responsibility of upgrading the community building. The community has the opportunity to have reunions, parties, etc. at the community center.

Industrial Bonding Authority - issue and service revenue bond debt of private businesses for economic development purposes. It is governed by a seven member board, all appointed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Authority meets when needed.

Joint Committee on Access at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area - addresses and advises the Board of Commissioners on  issues involving access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area. minutes

Jury Commission - consists of three members which is appointed by the senior regular resident superior court judge, a member by the clerk of superior court, and a member by the Board of County Commissioners to certify jurors. Commission meets when needed.

Land Transfer Tax Appeals Board - meets when a person disputes the amount of tax due stated by the tax collector, and a hearing is held by filing a written notice of appeal with the tax collector within 30 days after paying the tax. Board meets when needed.

Library Board-Dare - establishes local policies within those set by the Regional Library Board & oversee the Library Trust Fund budget, and also serve on the Board of the Dare County Library Foundation, a new 501-C3 tax-exempt organization.

Library Board-Regional East Albemarle Regional Library - serves as the governing board and sets policy for the six libraries within the East Albemarle Regional Library System. Board is responsible for setting region-wide policies, and approving and reviewing the Regional budget and meets quarterly.

Local Emergency Planning Committee - Develop an emergency response plan tailored to the needs of the community.

Manns Harbor Community Center Board - Management and responsibility of upgrading the community building. The community of Manns Harbor have the opportunity to have reunions, parties, etc. at the community center.

Mid-County Bridge Group - an organization currently seeking 501(c)(3) non-profit status.  BB-PR, Inc. includes individuals and businesses, predominately from the communities of Currituck, Duck, and Southern Shores. We are committed to preserving the quality of life, environment, charm and safety of the Northern Outer Banks for the benefit of everyone.

Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Advocacy through the monitoring of care and resolution of grievances of nursing home patients or their families. Advisory Board meets when needed.

Older Adult Services Advisory Council - meets to review and advise Dare County Older Adult Services.

Oregon Inlet and Waterways Commission -oversees county dredging projects and waterways related issues.

Outer Banks Catch - is a program being launched to help create a demand for local seafood and support the welfare of fishermen, restaurants and other businesses in our communities. minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Council reviews and advises Parks and Recreation in its efforts to promote, organize, plan, and coordinate activities and programs for youth and adults in Dare County. Council meets monthly.

Planning Board - review and recommend action on development plans and issues.

Regional Emergency Medical Services - This Council meets to exchange information relative to each county Emergency Medical Services/Rescue division. They meet on a quarterly basis at different locations. They discuss grants, training, new technology, etc. Council meets when needed.

Roanoke Island Community Center Board - Management of community building. They are responsible for upgrading the building when needed. Board meets quarterly.

Rodanthe Waves Salvo Community Center Board - Management and responsibility of upgrading the community building. The community has the opportunity to have reunions, parties, etc. at the community center. Board meets when needed.

Shoreline Management Commission - Established to oversee and advocate the preservation of and restoration of the shorelines of Dare County.

Special Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Board - meets to hear appeals of tax payers on the value of the vehicle. Committee meets when needed.

Stumpy Point Community Center Board - Management and responsibility of upgrading the community building. The community have the opportunity to have reunions, parties, etc. at the community center. Board meets when needed.

Task Force on Higher Education - This Board meets to discuss bringing higher education to Dare County. Board meets when needed.

Tourism Board - This Board promotes travel to and tourism in Dare County and its municipalities. Their objective is to promote and encourage tourism in Dare County with the aim of increasing visitation and revenue. Board meets monthly.

Town of Southern Shores Zoning Board of Adjustment - meets on request to hear appeals from the decisions of the Building Inspector or to consider recommending a variance from the Zoning Ordinance in special circumstances.

Transportation Advisory Board - meets to review and advise Transportation.

Wanchese Community Center Board - Management and responsibility of upgrading the community building. The community of Wanchese have the opportunity to have reunions, parties, etc. at the community center. Donations are accepted. Board meets when needed.

Workforce Development Board - Establish a means of enhancing the partnership between private and public sectors

Youth Center - oversees and facilitates ongoing programming of recreation with an emphasis on making them available to all middle school and high school youth in Dare County.

Zoning Board of Adjustments - hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, or decision of determination made by the Zoning Administrator, which includes interpretation of zoning maps, disputed questions of lot lines that may arise.

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