History & Purpose of JRF
The Joint Regional Forum is a unique venue where municipal & county elected officials convene, research, discuss and recommend initiatives and policies to the Association, the NC League of Municipalities (NCLM) and the NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC).
The JRF was originally formed and staffed by the League and the Association to address regional concerns. The partnership grew to include the NC Association of Regional Councils that now staffs and facilitates the work of the Joint Regional Forum today. All three organizations work together through a Memorandum of Understanding that was formalized in 2010 and states that “the seventeen North Carolina Regional Councils are the appropriate Lead Regional Organizations (LROs) best aligned and prepared to coordinate, facilitate and expedite the execution of regional policy, deliver regional program services and serve when and where appropriate as regional fiduciary agents for state and federal programs.”
Mission Statement
The Joint Regional Forum advises and advocates for creative regional solutions to statewide issues in North Carolina.
Delegates 2010-2012
A William Hughes
B Rodney Locks
C Dean Buff
D Loretta Clawson
E Jerry Woods
F Joe Carpenter
G James Festerman & Chris Jones
J Jeff Carver
K Walter Gardner
L A.P. Coleman
M John Blanton
N John Alford
O F.D. Rivenbark
P Lionell Midgett
Q Brian Cooke
R Tracey Johnson
Delegates are recommended by the Regional Councils and approved by NCLM & NCACC. The delegates serve two-year terms and can be reappointed. Chairmanship is a two-year term and voted on by a majority of the Board.