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53 What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? • Preparation, and now implementation, of the Cultural Resources Chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2008) • Completion of Design Standards for Orange County Local Landmarks and Local Historic Districts (2010) _ • Recommendations to designate Local Landmarks, including the most recent property, Murphey School in the spring of 2011 • Support of the stabilization of the historic building complexes at future park sites • Organization of a preservation summit in May of 2010 involving ten of the major preservation organizations (historic commissions and non-profits) from Orange County and its municipalities List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. • Preparation of an annual report for the Certified Local Government Program • Activities related to National Historic Preservation Month in May, including organizing a photo contest with the Orange County Museum and a booth at Last Fridays • Administration of the Local Landmark Program • Provides a public forum for comments on National Register Nominations Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. Goal Two: Promote an interactive and transparent system of governance that reflects community values. Priority 7: Improve intra-and intergovernmental coordination, cooperation and collaboration. (a) Work with Town of Hillsborouah on: Joint land use planning approaches, policies/ordinances, and annexation, and Economic Development Districts. (b) Work with City of Durham on: Economic Development Districts. • The HPC's work with the Hillsborough HDC regarding the handling of historic sites located in the Town's ETJ speaks to Priority 7. Goal Five: Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important natural lands and sustainable energy for present and future generations. Priority 15:~ Complete stewardship and management plans for Lands Legacy • The HPC has been actively involved in the stabilization of the historic buildings at the County's future park sites and, when asked, has offered suggestions on potential new uses for buildings that outlived their original purpose. The HPC would like to use the collective expertise of its members to become more involved in the repair and use of these important structures, and has sent a memo to County Management to that effect.