Western North Carolina Public Lands Council
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Western North Carolina Public Lands Council |
| Department | Independent |
| Governor Appointments | 7 |
| Total Board Positions | 7 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143B-324.2 |
| Ethics | |
| Term Length | 4 Years |
| Purpose | The council oversees North Carolina parks, parkways and forests and promotes the protection, preservation and sustainability of Western North Carolina`s natural and economic resources. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua A. Kelly | July 1, 2021 | June 30, 2025 | Limited | Member | Buncombe County Resident |
| Marcia Dean Onieal | July 1, 2021 | June 30, 2025 | Limited | Member | Haywood County Resident |
| Richard O. Wilson Jr. | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Jackson County Resident |
| Luke D. Hyde | July 1, 2021 | June 30, 2025 | Limited | Member | Swain County Resident |
| Jason F. Chambers | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Cherokee County Resident |
| Parker J. Platt | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | County adjacent to BR Pkwy, Great Smoky Mtns Nat`l Park or Pisgah or Nantahala Nat`l Forests |
| Louis W. Watts | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | County adjacent to BR Pkwy, Great Smoky Mtns Nat`l Park or Pisgah or Nantahala Nat`l Forests |