Ocracoke CIVIC and Business

“Per the organization's by-laws, a person or business may make a contribution to the organization and become a voting contributor.”

“The members of the governing board are elected by the contributors to the organization.”

“A copy of the tax return is provided to members of the board for their review and approval before it is filed.”

“Board members are asked to disclose any conflict of interest at the beginning of every meeting. Members are required to recuse themselves from voting on any matter for which they have a conflict. Failure to disclose and recuse from voting subjects the member to disciplinary action by the board.”

“The officers and directors of the organization are not compensated.”

“Available upoon request. The tax return may be found on various public web sites.”

“The organization promotes tourism and local business promotion via website banners, social media banners, direct contact with visitors via email, newsletters, phone inquiries, press releases and website updates (ocracokeisland.net). In fy 2024/2025 numerous events were coordinated by the ocracoke civic and business association (ocba). These included july 4th fireworks and festivities, the annual pirate jamboree, community holiday 1ighting and an island wide yard sale. In fy 2024/2025, funding grants totaling 197,138 were received from the hyde county ocracoke occupancy tax board (otb) and the hyde county ocracoke township tourism development authority. These grants were used to fund the various events which were coordinated by the ocba and the operation of the ocracoke public restroom facility which is managed by the ocba.”