North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority |
| Department | Commerce |
| Governor Appointments | 8 |
| Total Board Positions | 17 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143B-472.128 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Term Length | 3 yrs, max 2 consecutive |
| Purpose | The Rural Infrastructure Authority is tasked with reviewing and authorizing grants and loans in addition to formulating policies and procedures for grant and loan making under G.S. 143B-472.127. Furthermore, the Authority shall be tasked with determining ways in which the Rural Economic Development Division can effectively aid local government units in meeting preliminary project planning costs and disseminate information to local government units about the availability of grants or loans, the application and review process, and any other information that may be deemed useful to local government units in obtaining grants or loans. Finally, the Authority is tasked with reviewing the effectiveness of grant or loan programs to determine potential avenues of improvement. The Authority is required to submit their finding in a report no later than September 1st of each year. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce M. Dickens | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| Joe Sam Queen | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| Abdul Sm Rasheed | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| William R. Webb | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| Brady Cody | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| Ronald Dean Wesson | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| Phillip R. Feagan | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |
| Charles Ralph Hodge | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Representative of a tier 1 or 2 county |