The ABC Board operates in accordance with N.C.G.S. 18B-700 and is responsible for the operation of the ABC system in Moore County.  The Board meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Board room of the ABC office located at 273 NE Broad Street in Southern Pines.  You can reach the ABC office at 910-692-8578.

Terms of membership are for three years.

The Aging Advisory Council advises the Director of Moore County's Department of Aging on planning and implementation of service programs and activities as they relate to older people in Moore County, and acts as an advocacy group on all matters concerning the elderly population in Moore County.

Terms of membership are for three years.

The Moore County Airport Authority oversees the business of the Moore County Airport.  

Terms of service are four years.

The Animal Cruetly Investigator serves pursuant to N.C.G.S. 19A-45.  

The term of service is one year.

Terms of service for members are for three years.

The Moore County Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Moore County Health Department.  The Board of Health has the responsibility to protect and promote the public health and has the authority to adopt rules necessary for that purpose.  The Board is composed of eleven members which include:  a licensed physician, a licensed dentist, a licensed optometrist, a licensed veterinarian, a registered nurse, a licensed pharmacist, a county commissioner, a professional engineer, and three representatives of the general public.  Members must be residents of Moore County and are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.  The Board of Health generally meets once every other month.

The Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees governs the College.  

The Moore County Board of Commissioners appoints four of the trustees.

Terms of service are for four years.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board governs the Pinehurst/Southern Pines/Aberdeen CVB, which promotes the development of travel, tourism, and conventions in Moore County.

Terms of service for members are three years.

The Digital Inclusion Task Force was established to:  

1)  Determine where broadband infrastructure is needed to benefit the greatest population.

2)  Communicate and market options for affordable internet service opportunities.

3)  Determine how to increase digital literacy in the County.

The Moore County Fire Commission makes formal recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on fire protection and delivery of emergency services applicable to those departments covered under the purview of the Fire Commission.  The Commission's responsibilities include reviewing and making recommendations on operating budget requests; reviewing and making recommendations on capital improvement plan budget requests; reviewing and supporting firefighter and volunteer incentive retention and recruitment programs; making recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for continuing improvement of the fire protection system; reviewing ISO and consultants' reports and recommending action for improvement as deemed necessary; developing and providing overview of all service district operational regulations and guidelines for the Moore County fire protection service district; developing a minimum level of training.

Terms of service are for two years.

The Moore County Human Resources Appeals Committee was formed under the authority of the Moore County Board of Commissioners and its purpose is to advise the Board and the County Manager regarding County personnel issues.  The Committee is comprised of three members who serve three-year terms.  Each member is required to have experience in public or private personnel administration.  

A Jury Commission of three members is appointed in each county pursuant to N.C.G.S. 9-1.  One member is appointed by the senior regular resident superior court judge, one by the clerk of superior court, and one by the board of county commissioners.  Terms of appointment are for two years.  

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assesses the needs of juveniles in the community, evaluates resources, and plans for unmet needs; evaluates the performance of juvenile services/programs; increases public awareness of the causes of delinquency and prevention efforts; develops intervention strategies and risk assessments for at-risk youth; provides funds for services for treatment/counseling/parenting/rehabilitation; and plans permanent funding streams for delinquency prevention programs.  The Council generally meets the first Tuesday of every other month at 8:00 a.m. in the Community Room located on the second floor of the Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center in Carthage.  Members serve two-year terms.

The Moore County Library Board of Trustees acts in an advisory capacity to the Regional Director and the Director of the Moore County Libraries.  Trustees are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve for three-year terms.  The Board of Trustees meets the first month of each quarter.

The Moore County Nursing and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee maintains the intent of the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Resident Bill of Rights and promotes community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality of care for older and disabled adults.  Committee members visit these homes in Moore County several times a year and report their findings to a regional ombudsman so that concerns can be addressed. Committee members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and receive training from the Triangle J Regional Ombudsmen.  Initial terms of appointment to the Committee are for one year and each subsequent appointment is for three years.

The Moore County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Moore County Board of Commissioners and staff in an effort to carry out effective and efficient recreational opportunities for the citizens of Moore County.  Terms of appointment are for three years.  The Board meets the first Monday every other month at noon at Hillcrest Park (Field House).  

The Moore County Planning Board makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning amendments as outlined in the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance, land use plan policies and other planning related items that the Board of Commissioners may deem appropriate and coordinates with the Planning Department staff in all activities related to the above.  Terms of appointment are for three years.  The Planning Board meets the first Thursday monthly at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse.

The Sandhills Center for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services Board, along with the area director, is responsible for adopting Sandhills Center policies and evaluating the implementation of the policies at regular intervals.  The Board ensures compliance with the rules of the North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services.  The Board generally meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the administrative office in Seven Lakes.  The Moore County Board of Commissioners makes two appointments to this Board.  Appointees serve three-year terms.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) Board generally meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Moore County DSS.  The DSS Board has five members, two of which are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Terms of appointment are for three years.

The Moore County Subdivision Review Board reviews all major preliminary subdivision plats and minor subdivision plats, where applicable, within the planning jurisdiction of Moore County.  The SRB consists of nine members, including representatives of the following departments or agencies: Planning and Zoning (1), Environmental Health (1), Public Utilities (1), Emergency Services (1), Moore County Schools (1), GIS (1), NCDOT (1), and Citizen Members (2 - one of which must be a licensed surveyor, plus one alternate surveyor).  Additionally, a Parks and Recreation member serves in a non-voting advisory capacity when needed. 

The duties of the Board of Equalization and Review are to review tax lists and to hear taxpayer appeals.  Terms of appointment are for three years.

The Moore County Transportation Advisory Board (MCTAB) assists Moore County Transportation Services (MCTS) in accomplishing its stated goal to provide safe and efficient transportation to the citizens of Moore County and promote community support for and participation in the MCTS department.  The MCTAB meets quarterly at Moore County Social Services.  Terms of appointment for members are for three years.  

The Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board provides policy guidance and exercises oversight of activities funded under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, for the counties in the Local Workforce Area in partnership with units of general local government within the area, and coordinates the scope and direction of non-funded employment, training, and other related services provided to the residents of the Local Workforce Area.  Terms of service for members are for three years.  Appointments to the WDB are made by each of the county commissions in the Local Workforce Area.