Steering Committee Chairs & NCACC Staffing

Agriculture

• Co-Chairs: Pete Averette, Granville County, and C. Hester Vernon, Caswell County
• Staff liaison: Anthony Allen
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Justice and Public Safety

• Co-Chairs: Wayne Abele, Burke County, and Ronnie Smith, Martin County
• Staff liaison: Patrice Roesler
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Public Education

• Co-Chairs: J. Breeden Blackwell, Cumberland County, and Noah Woods, Robeson County
• Staff liaison: Jim Blackburn
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Environment

• Co-Chairs: Jimmy Clayton, Person County, and Chuck McGrady, Henderson County
• Staff liaison: Paul Meyer
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Human Services

• Chairperson: Joe Bryan, Wake County
• Staff liaison: Rebecca Troutman
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Intergovernmental Relations

• Chairperson: Mary Accor, Cleveland County
• Staff liaison: Paul Meyer
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Taxation & Finance

• Chairperson: Bill Kopp, New Hanover County
• Staff liaison: Jim Blackburn
• Members and recent reports
• Policy

Role of Steering Committees

The Association has seven advisory steering committees. The committees study current issues, either on their own or at the request of the Board of Directors, and make policy recommendations to the board. The steering committees also review proposed legislative goals before they become part of the Legislative Goals package. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please fill out our form and return it to the NCACC.

Committee Membership & Meetings

Committee membership is primarily made up of county commissioners, but is open to county employees with expertise in specific areas of interest. The steering committees are chaired by one of the Association’s vice presidents, the past president or an ex-officio board member appointed by the president. The committee typically meet two to four times a year — more often preceding a Legislative Goals Conference. Most meetings are held at the Association’s office in Raleigh, but some are held at other locations as needed or requested.