Title
Appointment Confirmation- Lake Norman Marine Commission
Action
ACTION:
Confirm the appointment and adopt a resolution of Billy Wilson serving in the At-Large slot of the Lake Norman Marine Commission, for a five (5) year term expiring June 30, 2031. Billy Wilson received a recommendation from the Lake Norman Marine Commissioners.
A resume is attached, as well as, a recommendation statement.
Staff Contact: Kristine M. Smith, Clerk to the Board
Tyrone C. Wade, County Attorney
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Approval confirmation is needed on the above said board.
Pursuant to G.S. 77-89.3 (c) commissioners appointed in accordance with subsection (b) shall select one at-large commissioner for a five-year term, subject to confirmation by joint resolution of all of the participating local governments. The at-large commissioner shall be an individual who has proficient knowledge of boater safety protocols and who possesses one or more of the following qualifications:
(1) Has served in the United States Coast Guard or a similar maritime organization with a long-standing tradition of leadership in promoting the safety and security of the navigable waterways of the United States.
(2) Has knowledge of water quality and aquatic vegetation management.
(3) Has experience in law enforcement.
(4) Has experience in public recreation management.
(5) Has experience in wildlife resources management.
G.S. 77-89.3 (g), a commissioner appointed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall maintain his or her primary residence in the county that appointed the commissioner, and shall reside at this location for at least nine months every calendar year. The at-large commissioner appointed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall maintain his or her primary residence within any of the four counties and shall reside at this location for at least nine months every calendar year. Billy Wilson is a resident of Iredell County and was appointed by the Lake Norman Marine Commissioners on February 19, 2026.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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