Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Tobacco Trust Fund Commission |
| Department | State Treasurer's Office |
| Governor Appointments | 6 |
| Total Board Positions | 19 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143-717 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Term Length | 4 Years |
| Purpose | To oversee the distribution of funds from the Master Settlement Agreement to tobacco farmers, allotment holders and tobacco related businesses. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward D. Bissette | July 1, 2021 | June 30, 2025 | Limited | Member | Flue-cured Tobacco Farmer |
| John Edward Ashe | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2029 | Limited | Member | Flue-cured Tobacco Farmer |
| Margaret G. Hamm | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | In or Displaced from Tobacco Related Employment |
| Albert D. Kirby | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Terry E. Garrison | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Marlowe Ivey Vaughan | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | At-large |