Governing Boards

County Boards and Committees

Anyone wishing to serve as a member on boards and committees appointed by the Jones County Board of Commissioners may submit their letter of interest to:

Angelica Hall, Clerk to the Board
110 S Market Street
Trenton, NC 28585
ahall@jonescountync.gov

Aging Advisory Committee

This advisory committee was set up to help the Jones County Senior Center and the Jones County Aging Coordinator determine the needs of older adults in the County. For more information contact social services at 252-448-2581.  

Alcoholic Beverage Control

This three-member board appointed by the Jones County Board of Commissioners.  For more information please contact the ABC board at 252-448-3251.

Board of Elections

This is a five-member board.  Four members are appointed by the State Board of Elections based on recommendations of the parties.  The chairman is appointed by the Governor.  For a current list of Board of Elections appointments or vacancies, please contact the Jones County Board of Elections at 252-448-3921.

Civilian Military Community Council

The Civilian Military Community Council includes one Commissioner representative from Jones County and one alternate.  

The purpose of the Civilian Military Community Council shall be to promote goodwill and unity between the military and civilian components of the community and that such shall be accomplished through the adoption and implementation of policy matters of joint interest. The exchange of ideas and information between the military and civilian communities provides for an improved relationship. For more information contact the Jones County Manager’s Office at 252-448-7571.  

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Authority

The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Authority Board includes one representative from Jones County.  For more information please contact the Jones County Manager’s Office at 252-448-7571.

Coastal Community Action

The members of the Committee of 100 are elected by the Committee of 100 in March of each year. The Jones County Board of Commissioners does not appoint this board. Appointment terms are one-year.

For more information concerning the Committee of 100 please contact the Jones County Manager’s Office at 252-448-7571.

Down East RPO TAC Committee

There are three Jones County positions appointed to the Down East RPO TAC Committee. For more information regarding this board please contact ECC at 252-638-3185.

Trillium Health Resources Advisory Board

East Carolina Workforce Development Board

Eastern Carolina Council of Governments

Economic Development Commission

The Jones County Economic Development Commission is an eight member board.  For more information please contact EDC at 252-448-1315. 

Extension Advisory Council

The Extension Advisory Council is a seventeen member board.  The board is utilized to determine program focus of Extension, advocate on behalf of the Extension in the county and to hold Extension accountable for programming efforts. For more information call the Jones County Cooperative Extension Center at 252-448-9621. 

Farm Service Agency

The County committee is responsible for administering commodity and conservation programs approved for the county in accordance with federal and state policies through field office personnel and as directed by the various programs, handbooks including reviewing, approving, certifying, forms, reports, and other documents as required.  For more information related to the Farm Service Agency please call 252-448-2341.

Jones County Board of Health

Jones County Department of Social Services Board

The Jones County Department of Social Services Board is a five member board, two of which are appointed by the Jones County Board of Commissioners.  For more information please contact Jones County DSS at 252-448-2581.

Jones County Jury Commission

This is a three member board, however the Jones County Board of Commissioners only appoint one member. For more information contact the Clerk of Court at 252-448-6220.

Jones County Library Board

Jones County Planning Board

The Jones County Planning Board is a seven member board.  Contact Jones County EDC at 252-448-1315 for more information. 

Jones County Recreation

The Jones County Recreation Board is a 9 member board responsible for programming, coaching, and guidelines for the Jones County Recreation Program.  Contact the recreation department at 252-448-1660 for more information.

Jones County Soil and Water Conservation Board

The Jones County Soil and Water Conservation Board is a five member board responsible for conserving our natural resources. For information related to this board please call 252-448-2341.

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is a twenty-two member board.  For information related to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council please contact the health department at 252-448-9111.

Regional Aging Advisory Council

The Regional Aging Advisory Council (RAAC) is a three member board.  Contact ECC for more information at 252-638-3185.

Voluntary Agriculture District Board

The Voluntary Agriculture District Board is a seven member board responsible for reviewing and approving all VAD applications, and advising commissioners on projects, programs or issues affecting the economy or activities within the County that will affect agriculture districts. Appointment terms are three-years.  Board members are not appointed by the Jones County Board of Commissioners. For more information related to the Voluntary Agriculture Board please contact the Jones County Extension office at 252-448-9621.