North Carolina State Social Services Commission

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina State Social Services Commission
Department Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 14
Total Board Positions 14
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 143B-154
Ethics 1
Term Length 4 Years
Purpose The commission adopts rules and regulations for the conduct of the state`s social service programs and has the power to adopt, amend and rescind rules and regulations. The commission has 13 members, each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints all members.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Jeanne A. Lindquist July 1, 2022 June 30, 2026 Limited Member 14th Congressional District Representative
Samantha Branch April 1, 2021 March 31, 2025 Limited Member 1st Congressional District Representative
Margie Spangler Christopher April 1, 2019 March 31, 2023 Limited Member 10th Congressional District Representative
Jillian Austin April 1, 2025 March 31, 2029 Limited Member 11th Congressional District Representative
Robert Simmons April 1, 2021 March 31, 2025 Limited Member 12th Congressional District Representative
Brandie Walser April 1, 2022 March 31, 2026 Limited Member 13th Congressional District Representative
Rebecca E. Andrews April 1, 2023 March 31, 2027 Limited Member 2nd Congressional District Representative
Tia R. Crooms April 1, 2021 March 31, 2025 Limited Member 3rd Congressional District Representative
Drew Trent Pledger April 1, 2021 March 31, 2025 Limited Chair 4th Congressional District Representative
Kelsey S. Crowe April 1, 2021 March 31, 2025 Limited Member 5th Congressional District Representative
Ernestine T. Taylor April 1, 2023 March 31, 2027 Limited Member 6th Congressional District Representative
Wixie Devone Stephens April 1, 2023 March 31, 2027 Limited Member 7th Congressional District Representative
Tanisha R. James April 1, 2021 March 31, 2025 Limited Member 8th Congressional District Rep.
Cindy E. Locklear April 1, 2023 March 31, 2027 Limited Member 9th Congressional District Representative
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