The Davidson County Department of Social Services is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Two of the seats are appointed by the State DSS Board, two seats are appointed by the Davidson County Board of County Commissioners, and one seat is appointed by the DSS Board itself. The DSS Director reports to this Board.
DSS Board Meetings
Time
Date
Location
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
4th Tuesday of each month (except December)
Davidson County Governmental Center (913 Greensboro Street, Lexington) - 1st Floor
DSS Board Members
Name
Title
Appointment Type
Commissioner Karen Watford
Chairman
Board of Co. Commissioners
Commissioner Todd Yates
Vice-Chairman
Board of Co. Commissioners
Vacant
Board Member
State DSS
Jane Murphy
Board Member
DSS Board
Ed Dawson
Board Member
State DSS
Addressing the DSS Board
Any person who wants to address the DSS Board or who has a disability that requires an accommodation to participate in this meeting should call the DSS Director, Patricia Baker, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at 336-242-2562.