Board of Social Services

Description: Two members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners - one citizen and one member of the Board of Commissioners. The board is charged with selecting the Director of Social Services and advising the County and municipalities in ways to improve the social conditions of the community. It consults with the Director of Social Services to solve problems and to plan the budget.

To learn more about this Commission, please visit the Board of Social Services website.

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Meeting Time and Date 4:00 pm Third Monday of every month Contact Person Lindsey Shewmaker
Meeting Place Hillsborough Commons Board Room Contact Phone 919-245-2817
Number of Positions 5 Contact E-Mail lshewmaker@orangecountync.gov
Terms Length 3 years 

Member Name and Term Information

Christopher Barnes Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Governor/Soc.Serv.Commission 
First Appointed: 7/1/2023  Current Appointment: 7/1/2023 
Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:  

Oscar Fleming Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Governor/Soc. Serv. Commission 
First Appointed: 6/18/2021  Current Appointment: 7/1/2022 
Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 6/30/2025  Number of Terms:

Jane Garrett, Chair Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Citizen (BOCC Appointee) 
First Appointed: 10/6/2020  Current Appointment: 6/20/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Sally Greene Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: County Commissioner or Citizen (BOCC Appointment) 
First Appointed: 12/12/2023  Current Appointment: 12/12/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms:  

Ann Wilkerson Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Board of Social Services Appointment 
First Appointed: 12/20/2021  Current Appointment: 6/17/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2027  Number of Terms: