Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue has appointed Donice Harbor to direct an Office of Citizen and Faith Outreach.

Harbor, a long-time Perdue staffer, will oversee contact with the public, constituent groups and religious organizations. She will ensure a diverse pool of applicants for boards and commissions.

"Donice Harbor has been an invaluable member of my team for the past eight years," Perdue said in a news release. "Donice will play a key role in making sure that my administration is open and accessible to all North Carolinians."

Harbor held a similar post when Perdue was lieutenant governor.

Prior to working with Perdue, Harbor was a research assistant and legislative liaison to the late state Sen. Jeanne Lucas.

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