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Board of Commissioners
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Adult Care & Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
They serve the residents of long term care facilities within the county. The committees have legislative authority to monitor the Residents’ Bill of Rights, promote community involvement in the homes, provide public education on long term care issues, assist residents in grievance resolution, and promote elder abuse awareness. (G.S. 131 D-31, G.S. 131 E-128) Training is required. Contact Christina Franklin, Regional Ombudsman, at christina.franklin@wpcog.org for more information or to apply.
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Animal Advisory Board
The Animal Advisory Board is a 8-member citizen advisory board created by the Commissioners in 2017.
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Board of Adjustment
Learn about the duties of the Board of Adjustment.
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Board of Elections
See information about voter statistics and registration.
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Board of Health
Learn more about the Burke County Board of Health.
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Burke Cooperative Water Board
View minutes and more from the Burke Cooperative Water Board.
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Commissioner Appointments
See the people who have been appointed to various boards and commissions.
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Council on Aging
The mission of the Burke County Council on Aging is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Burke County Board of Commissioners on matters concerning the status of the aging population and the existence of or need for programs to enhance the quality of life of older citizens residing in the County.
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East Burke Senior Center Advisory Board
View minutes of the East Burke Senior Center Advisory Board meetings.
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
The purpose of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is to assess the needs of at-risk youth in Burke County giving particular attention to the offenders on a continuing basis.
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Library
The Library Board of Trustees was created by the North Carolina General Assembly and has full control and supervision of the Public Library System.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
Learn about the purpose of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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Parks & Recreation Commission
See the member information and meeting details for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Planning Board
The Burke County Planning Board is advisory in nature and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, studies and prepares reports requested by the Commissioners, and suggests projects for the staff to investigate.
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Regional Aging Advisory Council
See information about the Regional Aging Advisory Council and its members.
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Social Services
The purpose of the Board of Social Services is to select the County Director of Social Services.
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Soil & Water Conservation District Board
Learn more about the Soil and Water Conservation District Board, including board members and meeting details.
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Tourism Development Authority
Read minutes and more for the Tourism Development Authority.
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Vacancies
Find out what vacancies exist on Burke County boards and commissions.