SILC - Statewide Independent Living Council

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
Statewide Independent Living Council
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
21
Total Board Positions 
30
Cite Name 
Exec. Order
Cite Number 
No. 277, 37 N.C. Reg. 1086-1090 (February 15, 2023), which was issued on January 18, 2023
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years; 2 max full consecutive
Purpose 
the purpose of independent living services and centers is to promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, individual advocacy, and systems advocacy, in order to maximize opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of society.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Samantha Nevins 8/16/20248/15/2027Pleasure of The GovernorMemberCIL Director
Patricia McGinnis 8/16/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Leilani Morgan 8/16/20248/15/2027Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Vacant8/16/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Michael Tyler Evola 8/16/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Margarita Connelly 8/16/20248/15/2027Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Ashley Sibyl Grimes Large 8/16/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Celeste O. Hunt 8/16/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorMemberAmerican Indian VR
David Dean Oberhart 8/16/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Shay Webb 8/16/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability/Youth
Ricole Wicks 8/16/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Karla D. Gray 8/16/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorMemberParent of an Individual with a disability
Lindsay Dozier 8/16/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Jordan Franklin Slade 8/16/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability
Daniel Conway 8/16/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorMemberIndividual with a disability/Veteran


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