North Carolina Human Relations Commission

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina Human Relations Commission
Department Office of Administrative Hearings
Governor Appointments 18
Total Board Positions 22
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 7A-761
Ethics 1
Term Length 4 Years (2 consecutive terms)
Purpose The commission advocates, enforces and promotes equality of opportunity in the areas of housing, fair employment practices, public accommodations, education, justice and governmental services. The commission has 22 members, each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints 18 members. ** At least one member from each congressional district.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Kennis Earl Wilkins July 1, 2022 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Rep. Of 1st Congressional District
Linda Jackson Barnes July 1, 2024 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Rep. Of 10th Congressional District
Zakiya Bell Rogers July 1, 2022 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Rep. Of 11th Congressional District
Amelia Stinson-Wesley July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. of 12th Congressional District
Sonia M. Barnes July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. of 13th Congressional District
Elizabeth T. Trosch July 1, 2023 June 30, 2027 Limited Member At-large
Kerry M. Wiggins July 1, 2023 June 30, 2027 Limited Member At-large
Lauren Haigler Henderson July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member At-large
Administrative Judge Angelo Arnaldo Mathay July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member At-large
Nicholas Kehoe Byrne July 1, 2023 June 30, 2027 Limited Chair At-large
Paul Andrew Norman July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. of 2nd Congressional District
Jameesha Harris July 1, 2022 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Rep. Of 3rd Congressional District
Sharon Lee Williams July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. of 4th Congressional District
Pierre J. Crawford July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. of 5th Congressional District
Edith Chance July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. Of 6th Congressional District
Cedric A. Dickerson July 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Rep. of 7th Congressional District
Sheila M. Cuffee July 1, 2024 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Rep. of 8th Congressional District
Terzell Vonta Leach July 1, 2023 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Rep. Of 9th Congressional District
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