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Board creates volunteer fire commission, approves slate of appointees and signals steady funding intent
Summary
The board approved bylaws and appointed members to a new volunteer fire commission; commissioners stressed rebuilding trust with volunteers and mentioned plans to establish recurring funding (referenced in discussion as a 'five cent' framework).
The Onslow County Board approved the formation of a volunteer fire commission and a slate of appointees on March 4 after a staff presentation about the group’s bylaws and selection process.
Bradley Kinlaw told the board the bylaws define membership through an advertised application process and asked the board to confirm appointments listed in the agenda packet. Commissioners praised the regional approach used to select members and emphasized that the commission’s goal is to restore trust with volunteer departments.
Commissioners said they want the commission to develop priorities in coordination with local volunteer departments and discussed a recurring funding concept referenced in the meeting as a 'five cent' formula intended to provide predictable, annual support for volunteer departments. The board approved the appointments by voice vote; staff and commissioners said the new commission will convene soon to begin its work.
