The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) consists of 5 members appointed by the Counties bordering Lake Norman—Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg. As defined by the North Carolina 1969 State Statute, the LNMC is responsible for taking appropriate responsibility for Lake Norman and its shoreline area for all matters relating to or affecting public recreation and water safety. As part of these duties the LNMC maintains a Navigational Marker System, encourages and promotes Boater Education, works with Duke Power on lake development as part of their FERC license requirements, developed and manages a long range Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Hydrilla and works with county, town and state government agencies as well as other organizations and the public in addressing important lake issues.

The LNMC has a Preservation & Safety (P&S) Committee to assist in studying and making recommendations regarding various lake concerns. In turn, the P&S Committee appoints Subb-Committees to thoroughly study and develop draft Ordinances or Regulations or make other recommendations to address specific lake problems. Current Sub-Committees are Hydrilla, Charter Boat, Boater's Right-to-Know, and Rafting. These Committees have members from the Coast Guard Auxiliary, LN Sail and Power Squadron, Fishing Groups, Yacht Clubs , Marinas, County and Town Departments, NC Wildlife, Duke Power, County Utilities, Lake Law Enforcement, Catawba Riverkeeper representatives—Lakekeeper, Covekeepers, Island Keepers—, County and Town Commissioners, Chambers' of Commerce and other interested persons.

The Lake Norman Marine Commission consists of the following Commissioners and Staff: