Provincial Council (American Revolution)
The 13-member Provincial Council, renamed the Council of Safety in April 1776, was essentially the executive authority during the second year of the Revolution, and was appointed by the Provincial Congress. The Presidency of the Council and the Presidency of the Congress could each be considered the highest offices in the state during this time, but the council was supreme when the congress was not in session.
- Presidents of the Council:
- Cornelius Harnett (18 October 1775 – 5 March 1776; 5 June 1776 – 21 August 1776)
- Samuel Ashe (21 August 1776 – 27 September 1776)
- Willie Jones (27 September 1776 – 25 October 1776; some sources indicate that Jones was president through November 12, when the Fifth Provincial Congress convened.)
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