Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an item on the Commissioners Agenda?

Submit your written request to:
County Manager Bruce Shell, New Hanover County, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195, Wilmington, NC 28403 or e-mail your request to Susan Wynn, Executive Assistant to the County Manager: swynn@nhcgov.com

Your request must be received at least 8 working days before the scheduled meeting.

Can I receive the backup information for a particular agenda item?

Agenda backup information can be viewed at the Commissioners Office or at one of the County library sites. The complete agenda package  is also available on the County's Web Page several days before the scheduled meeting. Agenda information can be faxed to you by calling the Commissioners Office at 798-7149.

What is the best way to get a message to one of the Commissioners or to schedule a meeting with one?

The Commissioners welcome you to send messages to them via e-mail. Letters may be mailed to the New Hanover County Commissioners Office, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, Wilmington, NC 28403. Since the Commissioners are not in the office on a full-time basis, you may want to call them at the numbers listed below:

How can I get a copy of the Board Meeting Minutes?

Minutes are available in the Clerks Office dating back to 1929. Current Minutes are posted on the web site after they have been approved by the Board.    

I want to serve on a Board or Committee. When is the next available vacancy?

Boards and Committees and a yearly schedule of appointments are listed on the web. Additionally, NHCTV posts current vacancies. Applications can be obtained at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, Wilmington, NC 28403, or by calling 798-7149.

Who is currently serving on a particular Board or Committee?

Members of each Board or Committee are listed under Boards and Committees or feel free to call the Commissioners Office at 798-7149.

How do I get the State to maintain the road where I live?