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Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee
County Council adopted Ordinance 97-10 on March 17, 1997, creating a Dorchester County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. The ordinance was amended on September 21, 2020, with the adoption of Ordinance 20-13. This Committee advises Dorchester County Council on the expenditure of monies received by Dorchester County from the State of South Carolina through the Accommodations Tax.
The Committee makes recommendations for the appropriate expenditure of these monies to County Council. This written report is provided to County Council by October 1 of each year to cover estimated and/or actual revenues and proposed expenditures for the prior fiscal year monies. The Director of Business Services staffs the Committee. Please click for more information regarding the application process.
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Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Vacant |
District #1 - At Large |
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| Jamie Yurgartis |
District #2- Hospitality & Lodging |
03/31/2028 |
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Edsel Taylor |
District #3 - Cultural |
09/04/2027 |
| Vacant |
District #4 - Hospitality & Lodging |
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Frank Staropoli |
District #5 - At Large |
09/14/2029 |
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Sandy Price |
District #6 - Hospitality |
08/15/2029 |
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Jason Russo |
District #7 - Hospitality & Lodging |
06/19/2026 |
Aeronautics Board
Dorchester County Council adopted Ordinance 86-05 on August 6, 1986, creating a Dorchester County Aeronautics Board. Each Council member appoints one member of the Board who must reside in Dorchester County. The terms of the Board members coincide with that of the County Council District Representative.
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Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Richard Wood |
District #1 |
12/31/2026 |
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Brian Collier |
District #2 |
12/31/2026 |
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Ben Myburgh |
District #3 |
12/31/2026 |
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Robert Arrington |
District #4 |
12/31/2028 |
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Ben Perkins |
District #5 |
12/31/2028 |
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Ed Nolan |
District #6 |
12/31/2028 |
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Dusty Garus |
District #7 |
12/31/2026 |
Alcohol and Drug Commission
The Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission is the county authority in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and related disorders, and we are committed to providing each client with superior substance abuse and mental health services. The Commission is home to Dorchester Counseling Services, which specializes in outpatient therapy for individuals, couples and families.
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Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Bo Blanton |
District #1 |
12/31/2026 |
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Elizabeth Gore |
District #2 |
12/31/2026 |
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Patricia Bradley |
District #3 |
12/31/2026 |
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Hank Sieling |
District #4 |
12/31/2028 |
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Suzie Davis |
District #5 |
12/31/2028 |
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Bali Cuthbert |
District #6 |
12/31/2028 |
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Mike Montei |
District #7 |
12/31/2026 |
For more information, please contact Sammy Miller at (843) 871-4790.
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Board of Assessment Appeals
Dorchester County Council adopted Ordinance 79-04 on April 3, 1979, creating The Board of Assessment Appeals. The Board consists of seven members, one from each of the seven Council Districts, appointed by Council. The terms of the Board members coincide with that of the Council member from the District which the Board member represents. The Board hears appeals of property owners concerning the valuation, assessment and taxation of property. The Board may be convened by the action of the Assessor, the Chairman or any property owner who wishes to make an appeal.
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Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Arlethia Lemon-Cusack |
District #1 |
12/31/2026 |
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Sharla Sheppard |
District #2 |
12/31/2026 |
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Boyd Owens |
District #3 |
12/31/2026 |
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Vacant |
District #4 |
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Dana Overton |
District #5 |
12/31/2028 |
| Kellie Collins | District #6 | 12/31/2028 |
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Roni Haskell |
District #7 |
12/31/2026 |
Board of Construction Appeals
In the past, this board has been called the Codes Board of Appeals/Contracting Licensing Board.
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Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
|
Willie Jenkins |
District #1 |
12/31/2026 |
| Edward Tupper |
District #2 |
12/31/2026 |
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Tony Ackerman |
District #3 |
12/31/2026 |
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Benjamin Duncan |
District #4 |
12/31/2028 |
| David McKim | District #5 | 12/31/2028 |
| Wendall Bailey |
District #6 |
12/31/2028 |
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Don Baus |
District #7 |
12/31/2026 |
For more information, please contact Melissa Hopkins, Dorchester County Building Official, at MHopkins@DorchesterCountySC.gov
Board of Disabilities & Special Needs
This seven-member Board is appointed by the Governor with recommendation by Dorchester County Council for four-year terms.
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Members |
REPRESENTATION |
TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|
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Jill Turbeville |
District #1 |
05/04/2029 |
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Alexis Ardis |
District #2 |
04/06/2029 |
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Raphael James |
District #3 |
11/17/2028 |
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Patricia Parker |
District #4 |
05/04/2029 |
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Sandi Emery |
District #5 |
04/06/2029 |
| Randall Charpia |
District #6 |
03/16/2029 |
| Vacant | District #7 |
For more information about the work of this organization, please visit www.dorchesterdsnb.org or contact Mr. John Dooney, Executive Director, at (843) 871-1285.
County Transportation Committee
Dorchester County Council adopted Ordinance 98-15 on August 17, 1998, creating the Dorchester County Transportation Committee (CTC). The Committee is composed of seven members, appointed by a majority vote of County Council, with one member from each of the seven Council Districts. The term of each Committee member coincides with the term of the Council member from the District they represent.
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Members |
REPRESENTATION |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbert Walker | District #1 | 12/31/2026 |
| Keith Thompson | District #2 | 12/31/2026 |
| June Fleming | District #3 | 12/31/2026 |
| Bill Tulluck | District #4 | 12/31/2028 |
| Ryan Matthews | District #5 | 12/31/2028 |
| Nicholas Jackson |
District #6 | 12/31/2028 |
| Randall Patrick | District #7 | 12/31/2026 |
Economic Development Corporation
Dorchester County Council adopted Ordinance Number 79-23 on December 17, 1979, creating the Dorchester County Industrial Planning Board, which was renamed the Economic Development Corporation upon adoption of Ordinance Number 97-17 on May 5, 1997. The Economic Development Board was dissolved in 2016, and its responsibilities were taken over by a newly formed 501c3 corporation called the Dorchester County Economic Development Corporation.
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Members |
TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|
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Lamont Stevens |
April 2028 |
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Brad Mallett |
April 2027 |
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Tony Pope |
April 2028 |
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James Martin |
April 2026 |
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Tim Kennedy |
April 2026 |
| Lauren Bailey | April 2026 |
| Walter Elliott | April 2028 |
| Mayor Kevin Hart | April 2026 |
| Councilman Eddie Crosby | April 2026 |
| Councilman S. Todd Friddle | April 2026 |
Foster Care Review Board
This Board is appointed by the Governor with recommendation by Dorchester County Council for four-year terms. If you wish to be recommended by Council, please complete an application and a consent form and mail them to Dorchester County, 500 N. Main Street, Suite 2, Summerville, SC 29483. Council will review your application and vote on a recommendation to the Governor. Note: In order to maintain independent oversight of cases reviewed, as of September 1, 2011, a Foster Parent with an active foster care license or a volunteer Guardian ad Litem does not qualify for service on a local Foster Care Review Board.
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Members |
TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|
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Nicole Bethune |
04/06/2029 |
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Joyce Davis |
04/06/2029 |
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Cheryl Graham |
04/06/2029 |
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Vacant |
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| Donna Perry | 07/13/2029 |
*Denotes that members are in holdover status until Dorchester County Council either reappoints or appoints new members.
Grievance Committee
Dorchester County Council created a Grievance Procedure to apply to all County employees. The Grievance Committee is composed of seven employees who serve three-year terms with approximately one third of the terms set to expire each year. Any member may be reappointed for succeeding terms at the discretion of County Council. The Committee annually selects its own Chairman from among its members.|
Members |
DEPARTMENT - District |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Tonya Clark |
Public Works - District #1 |
06/01/2028 |
| Lona Conrad |
Clerk to Council - District #2 |
01/05/2028 |
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Chaz Easterlin |
Sheriff's Office - District #3 |
09/04/2026 |
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Somer Clark |
Public Works - District #4 |
03/02/2028 |
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Malinda Terry |
Parks and Recreation - District #5 |
03/02/2028 |
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Theresa McKnight |
EMD - District #6 |
01/20/2028 |
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Tiffany Heber |
Planning and Zoning - District #7 |
03/02/2028 |
Library Board of Trustees
Dorchester County Council adopted Ordinance 79-03 on April 2, 1979, creating a Library System, including a Library Board. The Ordinance was amended with the adoption of Ordinance 95-11 on December 11, 1995. The Board consists of seven members who serve four-year terms. Each County Council member appoints one member to the Board.
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Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Keturah Inabinett |
District 1 |
05/04/2029 |
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Meredith Rutland |
District 2 |
01/16/2027 |
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Alexis Scipio |
District 3 |
02/06/2026 |
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Chantelle Broughton |
District 4 |
07/13/2029 |
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Dr. Michelle Leviner |
District 5 |
12/31/2025 |
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Beth Seago Sabine |
District 6 |
03/31/2028 |
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Bill Collins, Chairman |
District 7 |
04/06/2029 |
For more information about the Dorchester County Library, please visit their website here.
Procurement Appeals Board
Dorchester County Council adopted Ordinance 83-05 on March 21, 1983, establishing a procedure for purchasing and procurement, including the creation of a Procurement Appeals Board. It was amended by Ordinance 97-13 on April 7, 1997. Members serve four-year terms with each member of County Council responsible for making one appointment.|
Members |
Representation |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Ralph Martino |
District 1 (teacher) |
05/04/2029 |
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Terry Walker |
District 2 (attorney) |
04/03/2026 |
| Donald West | District 3 (engineer) | 07/27/2029 |
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Les Dial |
District 4 (wholesale grocer) |
04/03/2026 |
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Kelly Knight, Chair |
District 5 (attorney) |
04/03/2026 |
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Pete Knight |
District 6 (construction) |
04/03/2026 |
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John Leviner |
District 7 (engineer/architect) |
04/03/2026 |
Seniors Inc. Board of Directors
On November 19, 1979, Dorchester County Council voted to create a Board to take over the operation of the County Senior Citizens program. Each Council member appoints one individual from his/her District to the Seniors, Inc., Board of Directors.
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Members |
Representation |
|---|---|
|
Sinclair Brown |
District #1 |
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Emily Watts |
District #2 |
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Elizabeth Mitchum |
District #3 |
| Theodore Hampton Jr. |
District #4 |
| Don Baus |
District #5 |
| Carol Davis |
District #6 |
| Haren Main | District #7 |