Meeting Schedule: Second Tuesday, Monthly
Meeting Location: ABC Store Norwood
Members: 3
Terms: Three Years
Special Provisions: Members shall be well known for their character, ability and business acumen. (G.S. 18B-16 — No person who is a stockholder (nor a blood relative to a degree of first cousin of an individual who is a stockholder) in any brewery or the owner of any interest therein in any manner whatsoever, or interested therein directly or indirectly or likewise interested in any distillery or other enterprise that produces, mixes, bottles, or sells alcoholic beverages). Commissioners appointment does not have to be a resident of the Town of Norwood, but must reside within Stanly County.
Method of Appointment: Town of Norwood appoints Chairman and one member; Board of Commissioners appoints the third member. (1965 – Chapter 722)
Agricultural Advisory BoardMeeting Location: ABC Store Norwood
Members: 3
Terms: Three Years
Special Provisions: Members shall be well known for their character, ability and business acumen. (G.S. 18B-16 — No person who is a stockholder (nor a blood relative to a degree of first cousin of an individual who is a stockholder) in any brewery or the owner of any interest therein in any manner whatsoever, or interested therein directly or indirectly or likewise interested in any distillery or other enterprise that produces, mixes, bottles, or sells alcoholic beverages). Commissioners appointment does not have to be a resident of the Town of Norwood, but must reside within Stanly County.
Method of Appointment: Town of Norwood appoints Chairman and one member; Board of Commissioners appoints the third member. (1965 – Chapter 722)
Name |
Appointed By |
Term Expires |
| Darryl Almond | Town of Norwood | |
| Jerry Rogers | Town of Norwood | |
| James McSwain | Stanly County | January 16, 2021 |
Meeting Schedule: Meetings of the Advisory Board shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the Advisory Board may specify in it’s rules of procedure or upon the request of at least a majority of the Advisory Board Membership. A meeting shall be held at least annually and notice of any meetings to the members shall be in writing, unless otherwise agreed to by all Advisory Board members. Meeting dates and times shall be posted as far in advance as possible on the door of the meeting site and by advertisement in local newspapers or by other means of public dissemination of the meeting dates as may be agreed upon by at least a majority of the Advisory Board Membership. All meetings shall be open to the public.
Members: 7
Terms: The initial board is to consist of three (3) appointees for terms of one year; three(3) appointees for terms of two years; and one (1) appointee for term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments are to be for terms of three years, with reappointment permitted. Any vacancy on the Advisory Board is to be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Special Provisions: Each Advisory Board member shall be a Stanly County resident or landowner. At least five(5) of the members shall be actively engaged in farming. At least one of members actively engaged in farming shall be nominated by the Stanly County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The members actively engaged in farming, as well as other members, shall be selected for appointment by the Board of Commissioners from the names of individuals submitted to the Board of Commissioners by the Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, the County Office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the U.S. Farm Service Agency County Committee, nonprofit agricultural organizations, conservation organizations, agribusiness, and the public at large.
Method of Appointment: The Advisory shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson each year at it’s first meeting of the fiscal year. The chairperson shall preside over all regular or special meetings of the Advisory Board. In the absence or disability of the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall preside and shall exercise all the powers of the chairperson. Additional officers may be elected as needed.
Purpose/Mission: Promote agricultural values and the general welfare of the county and more specifically, increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and it’s way of life; encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture; and increase protection from non-farm development and other negative impacts on properly managed farms.
Airport AuthorityMembers: 7
Terms: The initial board is to consist of three (3) appointees for terms of one year; three(3) appointees for terms of two years; and one (1) appointee for term of three years. Thereafter, all appointments are to be for terms of three years, with reappointment permitted. Any vacancy on the Advisory Board is to be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Special Provisions: Each Advisory Board member shall be a Stanly County resident or landowner. At least five(5) of the members shall be actively engaged in farming. At least one of members actively engaged in farming shall be nominated by the Stanly County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The members actively engaged in farming, as well as other members, shall be selected for appointment by the Board of Commissioners from the names of individuals submitted to the Board of Commissioners by the Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, the County Office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the U.S. Farm Service Agency County Committee, nonprofit agricultural organizations, conservation organizations, agribusiness, and the public at large.
Method of Appointment: The Advisory shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson each year at it’s first meeting of the fiscal year. The chairperson shall preside over all regular or special meetings of the Advisory Board. In the absence or disability of the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall preside and shall exercise all the powers of the chairperson. Additional officers may be elected as needed.
Purpose/Mission: Promote agricultural values and the general welfare of the county and more specifically, increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and it’s way of life; encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture; and increase protection from non-farm development and other negative impacts on properly managed farms.
Name |
Term Expires |
| Chester Lowder | Feb 3 2019 |
| Terry Blalock | Feb 3 2019 |
| Frank Lee | Feb 3 2019 |
| Doug Bowers | Feb 3 2019 |
| Curtis Furr | Feb 3 2019 |
| David Talley | Feb 3 2019 |
| Ronnie Burleson | Feb 3 2019 |
Meeting Schedule: 1st Tuesday, Monthly @ 6:00 pm
Meeting Location: Airport
Members: 5
Terms: 4 years (staggered; no indication as to succeeding terms)
Special Provisions: All members must be residents of Stanly County. Should a member of the Board of Commissioners be appointed, such membership shall not constitute double office holding within the meaning of Article VI, Sect., 9 of the Constitution of NC. members must take oath before Clerk of Superior Court and file same with Board of Commissioners. County Commissioner serving ex-officio (voting member), term shall run concurrently with that member’s term as County Commissioner
Method of Appointment: All appointed by Board of County Commissioners. Vacancy must be filled within 60 days after notice hereof at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners
Officers: No indication in Local Act as to who elects officers; were elected by members of Airport Authority when first slate was appointed.
Board of ElectionsMeeting Location: Airport
Members: 5
Terms: 4 years (staggered; no indication as to succeeding terms)
Special Provisions: All members must be residents of Stanly County. Should a member of the Board of Commissioners be appointed, such membership shall not constitute double office holding within the meaning of Article VI, Sect., 9 of the Constitution of NC. members must take oath before Clerk of Superior Court and file same with Board of Commissioners. County Commissioner serving ex-officio (voting member), term shall run concurrently with that member’s term as County Commissioner
Method of Appointment: All appointed by Board of County Commissioners. Vacancy must be filled within 60 days after notice hereof at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners
Officers: No indication in Local Act as to who elects officers; were elected by members of Airport Authority when first slate was appointed.
Name |
Appointed By |
Term Expires |
| Scott Efird | Board of Commissioners | |
| Jacqueline Plumley | Board of Commissioners | Mar 31 2025 |
| David Rudisill | Board of Commissioners | Mar 31 2025 |
| Michael Harwood | Board of Commissioners | Mar 31 2023 |
| Brad Holbrooks | Board of Commissioners | Mar 31 2023 |
| Tommy Jordan | Alternate Designee |
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Special meetings are posted on the meeting schedule on the Board’s website (wwww.votestanlycountync.gov)
Meeting Location: County Manager’s Conference Room, 1000 N. First St., Suite 10, Albemarle.
Members: 5
Terms: 2 years and until successors are selected and qualify.
Special Provisions: Two (2) members each shall belong to the 2 political parties having the highest number of registered voters.
Method of Appointment: The State Chairman of each political party having the highest number of registered affiliates has the right to recommend to the State Board the names of three registered voters in each county for membership. The State Board is required to appoint two (2) members of each party from the names submitted by the State Chairman of each party. The Governor appoints one (1) member to each county board to serve as the chair.
Officers: Members elect a Secretary from their own number.
Purpose/Mission: “To promote consistent administration and equal application of all elections and campaign finance laws; to conduct honest, impartial, free, accurate, accessible, and efficient elections.”
Name |
Term Expires |
| Ronald W. Burris, Chairman | June 27, 2023 |
| Joanne N. Hesley, Secretary | June 27, 2023 |
| Curtis Sherrill Smith | June 27, 2023 |
| Frank S. Sparger | June 27, 2023 |
| William N. Rigsbee, Jr. | June 27, 2023 |
Meeting Schedule: First Thursday, Monthly at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Stanly County Commons, Commissioners’ Meeting Room
Members: 21
Terms: 4 years, limited to two consecutive 2 year terms
Special Provisions: Board shall be composed of one licensed physician, one licensed psychologist, one licensed psychiatrist, one licensed social worker, one licensed dentist, one licensed optometrist, one licensed veterinarian, one registered nurse, one licensed pharmacist, one County Commissioner, one professional engineer, four consumers/advocates of human services and representatives of the general public.
Method of Appointment: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the local Human Services Director shall serve as Sec. to the Board.
Centralina Workforce Development CorporationMeeting Location: Stanly County Commons, Commissioners’ Meeting Room
Members: 21
Terms: 4 years, limited to two consecutive 2 year terms
Special Provisions: Board shall be composed of one licensed physician, one licensed psychologist, one licensed psychiatrist, one licensed social worker, one licensed dentist, one licensed optometrist, one licensed veterinarian, one registered nurse, one licensed pharmacist, one County Commissioner, one professional engineer, four consumers/advocates of human services and representatives of the general public.
Method of Appointment: Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and the local Human Services Director shall serve as Sec. to the Board.
Name |
Represents |
Term Expires |
| Tommy Jordan | Board of Commissioners | |
| Scott Efird | Board of Commissioners | |
| Nancy Smoak | Consumer of Human Services | Nov 5 2022 |
| Diane Robinson | Consumer of Human Services | Nov 5 2022 |
| Vacant | Consumer of Human Services | Nov 5 2022 |
| Elizabeth Teal | Consumer of Human Services | Nov 5 2022 |
| Joan Eudy, PhD | Registered Nurse | Nov 6 2025 |
| Ric Cain | Pharmacist | Nov 6 2025 |
| Beth Thomas | Social Worker | Nov 6 2023 |
| Dr. Tom Norwood | Dentist | Nov 6 2025 |
| Jann Lowder | General Public | Nov 6 2023 |
| Dr. James Marshall | Optometrist | Nov 6 2025 |
| Dr. Jenny Hinson | Physician | Mar 15 2025 |
| Sherry Poplin | General Public | Nov 6 2023 |
| Dr. Amy Jordan | Veterinarian | Nov 6 2025 |
| Vacant | Psychiatrist | |
| Laura Harbeson | Psychologist | Nov 6 2024 |
| Wendell Drye | Engineer | Mar 15 2025 |
| Georgette Edgerton | General Public | Nov 6 2023 |
| Kristi Small | General Public | Nov 6 2023 |
| Larry Gibson | General Public | Nov 6 2023 |
Meeting Schedule: The membership categories are required by Federal Legislation. While other persons may be appointed to replace current members when their terms expire, they must be from the same category. The Council meets about once every two months and makes decisions about the allocation of funds, choice of subcontractors, etc. The regular meeting schedule is the second Tuesday of each month, although there will be several months when a meeting won’t be necessary.
Meeting Location: Kannapolis, NC
Members: 3
Terms: Stanly County has three (3) members on this twenty (20) member Council nominated by the County Commissioners based on recommendations from appropriate agencies, and appointed by the Centralina Job Training Consortium to serve two-year terms.
Economic Development CommissionMeeting Location: Kannapolis, NC
Members: 3
Terms: Stanly County has three (3) members on this twenty (20) member Council nominated by the County Commissioners based on recommendations from appropriate agencies, and appointed by the Centralina Job Training Consortium to serve two-year terms.
Name |
Appointed By |
Represents |
Term Expires |
| Candice Lowder | Commissioners | Economic Development | Jun 30 2023 |
| Kristy Huneycutt | Commissioners | Private Sector | Jun 30 2023 |
| Oune Keovoravong | Commissioners | Private Sector | Jun 30 2022 |
Meeting Schedule: Monthly
Meeting Location: EDC Office -Stanly County Commons or TBD
Members: 13
Terms: 2 years.
Special Provisions: Appointments shall be made as follows: 2 members from each of the five (5) voting districts; 2 County Commissioners and the President of Stanly Community College.
Method of Appointment: Stanly County Board of Commissioners.
Officers: The EDC elects a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary from its membership. The County Manager and County Attorney shall , by virtue of their respective office, serve in a non-voting ex-officio capacity of the EDC.
Equalization & Review and Revaluation Advisory BoardMeeting Location: EDC Office -Stanly County Commons or TBD
Members: 13
Terms: 2 years.
Special Provisions: Appointments shall be made as follows: 2 members from each of the five (5) voting districts; 2 County Commissioners and the President of Stanly Community College.
Method of Appointment: Stanly County Board of Commissioners.
Officers: The EDC elects a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary from its membership. The County Manager and County Attorney shall , by virtue of their respective office, serve in a non-voting ex-officio capacity of the EDC.
Name |
Represents |
Term Expires |
| Bill Lawhon | Board of Commissioners | |
| Mike Barbee | Board of Commissioners | |
| Phillip Austin | District 1 | May 31 2023 |
| Larry Baucom | District 1 | May 31 2022 |
| Steve Bradley | District 2 | May 31 2023 |
| Phil Burr | District 2 | May 31 2022 |
| Wes Morgan | District 3 | May 31 2023 |
| Joseph Burleson | District 3 | May 31 2022 |
| Greg Underwood | District 4 | May 31 2023 |
| Charles Brown | District 4 | May 31 2022 |
| William Huneycutt | District 5 | May 31 2023 |
| Cindy Beane | District 5 | May 31 2022 |
| Dr. John Enamait | SCC President | |
| Candice Lowder | EDC Director | Ex-Officio |
| Andy Lucas | County Manager | Ex-Officio |
| Jenny Furr | County Attorney | Ex-Officio |
Method of Appointment: Appointments made by Board of County Commissioners for Both Boards.
Greater Badin Water & Sewer District
Name |
Represents |
Term Expires |
| Neil Senter, Chairman | Board of Commissioners | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Amanda Cody | Board of Commissioners | Nov 18, 2023 |
| Jim Starnes | Board of Commissioners | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Hazel D. Efird | Board of Commissioners | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Shannon Maynard | Board of Commissioners | Nov 18, 2023 |
Meeting Location: Commons Meeting Room
Home & Community Care Block Grant
Name |
| Stanly County Board of Commissioners |
Meeting Location: Stanly County Senior Center
Officers: Jann Lowder, Becky Weemhoff, Dolly Clayton, Candice Moffitt, David Jenkins
Jury CommissionOfficers: Jann Lowder, Becky Weemhoff, Dolly Clayton, Candice Moffitt, David Jenkins
Name |
Represents |
| Jann Lowder | |
| Becky Weemhoff | Senior Services Director |
| David Jenkins | Health & Human Services Director |
| Candice Moffitt | SCUSA Transportation Director |
| Dolly Clayton | Asst. Health & Human Services Director |
| Janice Abernathy | |
| Kay Baucom | |
| Ann Lee | |
| Glenna Hinson | |
| Dr.J.Michael Riemann | |
| Calvin Gaddy | |
| Dwight Smith |
Meeting Schedule: Meet two to three times a year.
Members: 3
Terms: 2 years; can be appointed to successive terms.
Special Provisions: Members must be qualified voters of the County.
Method of Appointment: One member shall be appointed by senior regular resident Superior Court Judge; one member by Clerk of the Superior Court; and one member by the Board of County Commissioners.
Library Board of TrusteesMembers: 3
Terms: 2 years; can be appointed to successive terms.
Special Provisions: Members must be qualified voters of the County.
Method of Appointment: One member shall be appointed by senior regular resident Superior Court Judge; one member by Clerk of the Superior Court; and one member by the Board of County Commissioners.
Name |
Appointed By |
Term Expires |
| Jerry Wayne Crayton, Sr. | Presiding Judge | Jun 30 2018 |
| Cynthia Edwards | Clerk of Court | Jun 30 2019 |
| Tate Daniels | County Commissioners | Sept 30 2024 |
Meeting Schedule: Monthly, 3rd Wednesday at 12:00 Noon (Except July & August)
Meeting Location: Albemarle Library
Members: 7
Terms: 6 years (no indication that individual cannot be reappointed to succeeding terms)
Special Provisions: Not more than 12 members (at discretion of County Commissioners)
Method of Appointment: All appointed by Board of County Commissioners (Library Board of Trustees By-Laws as amended 1981 — Board of Commissioners to appoint 7 members).
Officers: Board of Trustees elects its own chairman and may elect other officers.
Nursing Homes Community AdvisoryMeeting Location: Albemarle Library
Members: 7
Terms: 6 years (no indication that individual cannot be reappointed to succeeding terms)
Special Provisions: Not more than 12 members (at discretion of County Commissioners)
Method of Appointment: All appointed by Board of County Commissioners (Library Board of Trustees By-Laws as amended 1981 — Board of Commissioners to appoint 7 members).
Officers: Board of Trustees elects its own chairman and may elect other officers.
Name |
Term Expires |
| Anissa Enamait | June 30, 2023 |
| Stephanie Brown | June 30, 2024 |
| Kim Marshall | June 30, 2025 |
| Zach Almond | Commissioner |
| Kaye Poole | June 30, 2023 |
| Ted Kalamatas | June 30, 2023 |
| Shirley Hatley | June 30, 2026 |
Meeting Schedule: Second Thursday every month at 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: DSS Auditorium, Stanly County Commons
Members: 8
Terms: First time appointments will serve for 1 year; thereafter, will serve 3 year term, successive appointments permitted.
Method of Appointment: Appointed by Board of Commissioners
Officers: To be elected by members.
Stanly Community College Board of TrusteesMeeting Location: DSS Auditorium, Stanly County Commons
Members: 8
Terms: First time appointments will serve for 1 year; thereafter, will serve 3 year term, successive appointments permitted.
Method of Appointment: Appointed by Board of Commissioners
Officers: To be elected by members.
Name |
Appointed By |
Term Expires |
| Janelle Hawkins | Commissioners | Feb 28 2020 |
| Johnnie Harris | Commissioners | Feb 28 2021 |
| Lane Peeler | Commissioners | Mar 18 2022 |
| William Rigsbee, Jr. | Commissioners | Feb 28 2020 |
| Rick Russell | Commissioners | Feb 28 2021 |
| Joyce Ross | Commissioners | Sept 4 2022 |
| Dr. Johnnie Woodard | Commissioners | Feb 28 2021 |
| Vacant | Commissioners | |
| Christian Herring | Commissioners | Feb 28 2020 |
| Sherry Poplin | Commissioners | Feb 28 2021 |
| Bill Mullinix, Jr. | Commissioners | Mar 18 2022 |
Meeting Schedule: The full board meets every other month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Committee meetings are held on the month the full board does not meet. Committee meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Dennis Room, Patterson Building, Stanly Community College
Members: 12
Terms: 4 year terms
Method of Appointment: 8 members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and 4 by the Governor.
Officers: Chairperson Mr. Joe Brooks, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Joseph Burleson
Stanly Water and Sewer AuthorityMeeting Location: Dennis Room, Patterson Building, Stanly Community College
Members: 12
Terms: 4 year terms
Method of Appointment: 8 members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and 4 by the Governor.
Officers: Chairperson Mr. Joe Brooks, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Joseph Burleson
Name |
Appointed By |
Term Expires |
| Joe Brooks, Chair | Commissioners | June 30, 2022 |
| Joseph Burleson | Commissioners | June 30, 2023 |
| Lisa Burris | Governor | June 30, 2023 |
| Daisy Washington | Governor | June 30, 2022 |
| Kathy Burr | Commissioners | June 30, 2024 |
| Eddie Wall, Jr. | Commissioners | June 30, 2025 |
| James Cecil Curlee, Jr. | Commissioners | June 30, 2025 |
| Kelly Lowder | Commissioners | June 30, 2024 |
| Gerald Efird | Commissioners | June 30, 2023 |
| Melvin Poole | Commissioners | June 30, 2022 |
| Courtney Brown | Governor | June 30, 2024 |
| Nancy Joines | Governor | June 30, 2021 |
| Dr. John Enamait, President | Ex Offcio |
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly on the second Tuesday in the month of February, May, August, and November
Meeting Location: Stanly County Manager’s Conference Room at 7:00 pm
Members: 5
Terms: Appointments will serve for 3 years.
Method of Appointment: County Commissioners
Officers:
Meeting Location: Stanly County Manager’s Conference Room at 7:00 pm
Members: 5
Terms: Appointments will serve for 3 years.
Method of Appointment: County Commissioners
Officers:
Name |
Appointed By |
Term Expires |
| Lane Furr | Commissioners | |
| Mike Barbee, Alternate | Commissioners | |
| William “Bill” Rigsby | Commissioners | January 3, 2022 |
| Curtis Furr | Commissioners | January 3, 2023 |
| Josh Morton, Chairman | Commissioners | January 3, 2023 |
| Billy Franklin Lee | Commissioners | January 3, 2022 |
