Meeting Minutes

The Beach Commission is comprised of eleven members that advise the Carteret County Board of Commissioners of beach nourishment strategies and expenditures of the room occupancy proceeds dedicated to beach nourishment activities.

The Commission is comprised of eleven voting members selected by the Board of Commissioners according to the following formula:

The Commission is augmented by the County Manager and the Shore Protection Manager.  At the regular Board meeting in October of each year, the voting members present nominations for the offices of Chair and Vice Chair.  The Shore Protection Manager, or other designee appointed by the Chair, serves as Secretary.  

THE BEACH COMMISSION MISSSION STATEMENT

"The mission of the Carteret County Beach Commission is to identify and develop plans, strategies, and programs to restore and maintain wide sandy beaches and dunes through environmentally sensitive beach nourishment, dune management, vegetation management, and sand management principles.  The Board is committed to obtain funding at the federal, state, and local level for beach nourishment and storm protection that will prevent and mitigate further erosion of the existing shoreline.  The Board supports policies and procedures that comply with all federal, state, and local requirements.  The Board will strive to develop prudent management strategies for sustaining the productivity and economy of our coastal land and seascapes."

Beach Commission Bylaws

THE BEACH COMMISSION MEETINGS AND MEMBERS

Beach Commission meetings are open to the public and are held the fourth Monday of each month, 2:00 p.m., at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall.  Approved minutes will be posted on this webpage.