Boards & Commissions

Board of Commissioners

Adult Care & Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee

They serve the residents of long term care facilities within the county. The committees have legislative authority to monitor the Residents’ Bill of Rights, promote community involvement in the homes, provide public education on long term care issues, assist residents in grievance resolution, and promote elder abuse awareness. (G.S. 131 D-31, G.S. 131 E-128) Training is required. Contact Christina Franklin, Regional Ombudsman, at christina.franklin@wpcog.org for more information or to apply.

Animal Advisory Board

The Animal Advisory Board is a 8-member citizen advisory board created by the Commissioners in 2017.

Board of Adjustment

Learn about the duties of the Board of Adjustment.

Board of Elections

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Board of Health

Learn more about the Burke County Board of Health.

Burke Cooperative Water Board

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Commissioner Appointments

See the people who have been appointed to various boards and commissions.

Council on Aging

The mission of the Burke County Council on Aging is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Burke County Board of Commissioners on matters concerning the status of the aging population and the existence of or need for programs to enhance the quality of life of older citizens residing in the County.

East Burke Senior Center Advisory Board

View minutes of the East Burke Senior Center Advisory Board meetings.

Health

The Health Board is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body for the Burke County Health Department and is charged to protect and promote the public health of Burke County.

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The purpose of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is to assess the needs of at-risk youth in Burke County giving particular attention to the offenders on a continuing basis.

Library

The Library Board of Trustees was created by the North Carolina General Assembly and has full control and supervision of the Public Library System.

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Learn about the purpose of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Parks & Recreation Commission

See the member information and meeting details for the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Planning Board

The Burke County Planning Board is advisory in nature and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, studies and prepares reports requested by the Commissioners, and suggests projects for the staff to investigate.

Regional Aging Advisory Council

See information about the Regional Aging Advisory Council and its members.

Social Services

The purpose of the Board of Social Services is to select the County Director of Social Services.

Soil & Water Conservation District Board

Learn more about the Soil and Water Conservation District Board, including board members and meeting details.

Tourism Development Authority

Read minutes and more for the Tourism Development Authority.

Vacancies

Find out what vacancies exist on Burke County boards and commissions.