N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-84
The North Carolina Awards Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor to serve at the Governor's pleasure.
The Governor shall designate a member of the Committee as chairman to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Governor.
Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation or travel or per diem.
A majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources is hereby authorized to request contingency and emergency funds for the administration of the North Carolina Awards Committee, for the period between July 1, 1973, and ratification of the next general appropriations bill for the Department.
All clerical and other services required by the Committee shall be supplied by the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-84