The Department of Social Services Board

As outlined in G.S 108A-1, the Department of Social Services is advised by a DSS Board. The primary functions of the board are to hire and support the social service director, advise local authorities on social conditions and needs in the community and to help ensure effectiveness, efficiency, fairness and excellence in the public social services system. The number of board members is five:  two appointed by County Commissioners, two appointed by the N. C. Social Services Commission and one appointed by the other DSS Board members. The term of office is three years, and members can only serve two consecutive full 3-year terms. All members must be a bona fide resident of the county.

The Transylvania County DSS Board routinely meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the 1^st floor conference room of the DSS located at 106 East Morgan Street. The public is invited to attend.

The 2009-2010 Transylvania County Social Services Board consists of:

Mr. Edgar Israel – Board Chair

Mrs. Irma Holcombe - Vice Chair

Mrs. Jane Williams

Mr. Tom Thomas

Mrs. Kathy Beddingfield