It also acts as the local board of health and is charged to protect and promote the public health of the citizens of Cabarrus County. County Commissioners appoint three members and one alternate to the 26-member regional committee. The appointments are for terms of two years except for the alternate appointment, which is a one-year term. This council advises the Centralina Council of Governments concerning emergency medical services in the 8-county region and the allocation of funds. The Board of Commissioners appoints four members to this 33-member regional board.
Appointments are for terms of two years.
This board governs the operation of the community college according to State law. The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners makes two four-year appointments to the Board of Trustees. This statutorily required policy board is charged with overseeing the operations of the County Social Services Department. It selects a director, develops policies to improve social conditions and assists with the preparation of the budget which is sent to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners and the State each appoint two members, and these four members appoint the fifth member to the board.