This commission serves a key role in shaping the future development of the county as it reviews subdivisions, assists in area plans, and makes land use decisions, some of which are forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. Appointments are for terms of two years. The Commission guides, reviews and regulates land developments within and around the boundaries of the City of Concord. The County Commissioners appoint one member who resides in Concord s extraterritorial jurisdiction area for a term of three years. The advisory board examines the local criminal justice system and identifies areas that could be improved through local community-based programs.
Appointments are for terms of three years.
This advisory board helps to determine the senior citizen activities to be provided by the County as well as the activities and operation of the Senior Center. The 15-member board works closely with the Department of Aging. Appointments are for terms of three years. This Board advises on economic development issues and is primarily responsible for industrial recruitment as well as for the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Membership includes two members of the Board of Commissioners, one representative appointed by each of the four municipalities, three at-large members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, three persons appointed by EDC Board of Directors and three members of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.