Charlotte Boards and Commissions

The nine-member Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Mecklenburg County. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years, and Commissioners elect a chairman and vice-chairman during their first meeting each December. Six Commissioners are elected by district and three at-large Commissioners are elected by county-wide vote.

Duties

The Board's major responsibilities include adopting the annual County budget, setting the County property tax rate, and assessing and establishing priorities on the many community needs, especially those related to health, education, welfare, mental health and the environment. The Board also makes appointments to citizen advisory committees.

Address: 741 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231
Tel: 704336-2133
Fax: 704343-0537