Veterans Affairs

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission
Department 
Military and Veterans Affairs
Governor Appointments 
14
Total Board Positions 
14
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-1220
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
4 Years
Purpose 
The commission advises the governor on matters pertaining to veterans in North Carolina. There are 13 members on the commission, each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints all members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Phillip McNair 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMemberRep. Of 1st Congressional District
Alexander Mendaloff III 7/1/20246/30/2028LimitedMemberRep. Of 10th Congressional District
Patrick U. Smathers 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMemberRep. Of 11th Congressional District
Edwin Quarles 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRep. Of 12th Congressional District
Roger P. Farina 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRep. of 13th Congressional District/Political Party Other Than Governor
David Grier Martin III 7/1/20246/30/2028LimitedChairRep. Of 2nd Congressional District
Charles Thomas Dudley 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRep. Of 3rd Congressional District
Lois D. Harvin-Ravin 7/1/20246/30/2028LimitedMemberRep. Of 4th Congressional District
Omar Gonzalez 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRep. Of 5th Congressional District
Alvena Heggins 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRep. Of 6th Congressional District
Vacant7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRep. Of 7th Congressional District
Jeff Weldon Joyner 7/1/20246/30/2028LimitedMemberRep. Of 8th Congressional District
Maria Donnelly 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMemberRep. Of 9th Congressional District


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