Department of Social Services (DSS) Board

What We Do
The Durham Social Services Board was established pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Chapter 108A, Article 1, Section 108A-1. The board is responsible for the administration of Durham County social services by selecting the director, developing policies to improve social conditions, presenting a budget to the Board of County Commissioners and administering public assistance.
To view minutes and upcoming meeting information for the DSS Board, please click here. To see a list of DSS board members, please click here.
Meeting Information
Meeting Date and Time
Monthly on Fourth Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Place
Hybrid
2026 Meeting Dates
- January 28, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- July 22, 2026
- August 26, 2026
- September 23, 2026
- October 28, 2026
- November TBA, 2026
- December TBA, 2026
