Parks and Recreation Authority

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority
Department 
Natural and Cultural Resources
Governor Appointments 
5
Total Board Positions 
9
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-135.202
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years - 2 term limit
Purpose 
The Parks and Recreation Authority receive private and public donations, appropriations, grants, and revenues for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Members work to allocate funds for land acquisitions, repairs and improvements.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Douglas M. Auer 7/2/20227/1/2025LimitedAt-large
Lewis R. Ledford 7/3/20197/1/2026LimitedAt-large
Harelda Mavis Gragg 7/3/20197/1/2026LimitedAt-large
Margaret J. Newbold 7/3/20197/1/2026LimitedAt-large
Barnes J.A. Sutton 9/17/20217/1/2024LimitedAt-large


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