Environmental Management Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
Department 
Environmental Quality
Governor Appointments 
7
Total Board Positions 
15
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-283
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
four years
Purpose 
There is hereby created the Environmental Management Commission of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources with the power and duty to promulgate rules to be followed in the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the water and air resources of the State.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Herbert Kim Lyerly 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberPhysician
Robin W. Smith 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedChairSpecial training or scientific expertise in hydrology, water pollution control
Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMemberspecial training or scientific expertise in hydrology, water pollution control
Marion Elliott Deerhake 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberSpecial training or scientific expertise in air pollution control
Elizabeth Jill Weese 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberSpecial training in freshwater, estuarine, marine biological or ecological sciences
Yvonne Clare Bailey 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMemberemployed or retired from an industrial manufacturing facility
Kevin Lee Tweedy 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMemberlicensed engineer with specialized training and experience in water supply or water or air pollution


Apply to this Board