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 
Yes
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 7/1/20226/30/2026LimitedMember14th Congressional District Representative
Samantha Branch 4/1/20213/31/2025LimitedMember1st Congressional District Representative
Margie Spangler Christopher 4/1/20193/31/2023LimitedMember10th Congressional District Representative
Jillian Austin 4/1/20253/31/2029LimitedMember11th Congressional District Representative
Robert Simmons 4/1/20213/31/2025LimitedMember12th Congressional District Representative
Brandie Walser 4/1/20223/31/2026LimitedMember13th Congressional District Representative
Rebecca E. Andrews 4/1/20233/31/2027LimitedMember2nd Congressional District Representative
Tia R. Crooms 4/1/20213/31/2025LimitedMember3rd Congressional District Representative
Drew Trent Pledger 4/1/20213/31/2025LimitedChair4th Congressional District Representative
Kelsey S. Crowe 4/1/20213/31/2025LimitedMember5th Congressional District Representative
Ernestine T. Taylor 4/1/20233/31/2027LimitedMember6th Congressional District Representative
Wixie Devone Stephens 4/1/20233/31/2027LimitedMember7th Congressional District Representative
Tanisha R. James 4/1/20213/31/2025LimitedMember8th Congressional District Rep.
Cindy E. Locklear 4/1/20233/31/2023LimitedMember9th Congressional District Representative


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