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Bob Marotto said that this board meets the third Wednesday of every other month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It was suggested to change "Townships" to "Towns" in section III, B, 2-a. Visitors Bureau Laurie Paolacelli said that this board meets the third Wednesday of every month. Since she has been here, there has always been a quorum. There is representation from the towns, the hospitality industry, the Chamber, Orange County Economic Development, restaurants, and the high school athletic association. She said that there has been a swell in related positions encouraging tourism. The board has added someone with institutional memory as an ex-officio capacity and Lee Pavao is sitting in this position. Commissioner Hemminger suggested putting the number of inembers in the "composition" section. There are three ex-officios and 14 members. Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 13, A-2, and she read, "The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board." She said that it should say, "whose duty is to provide advice on visitors' services in Orange County." Commissioner Gordon made reference to the Charge and halfway down the paragraph and said that it should read, "the board's purpose is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Orange County Board of Commissioners" and not "government." Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 14, B-1 and suggested saying "surrounding areas" instead of"surrounding Efland." Commissioner Gordon made corrections to "Representation" and said that it is Town of Hillsborough Commissioners and Town of Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Also, EDC Board- Orange County should read, "Economic Development Commission." It should also say this for the Town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Chair Pelissier suggested that these changes be submitted to John Roberts in writing because they are not substantive. Planninq Board Chair Pelissier said that she wanted to put a placeholder for the future and coming up with applications for certain boards that were a little more detailed. These applications could have some specific questions for the applicants related to the boards. Commission for the Environment Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 21 and suggested adding language between 5 and 6 such as "provide recommendations and input on the Lands Legacy Program," and the Board agreed, Commissioner Gordon suggested taking out the fields at the bottom of page 21 because this is not done. She does not see a need to put this in. Chair Pelissier said that she likes the listing of expertise. Discussion ensued about having these areas remain. The majority of the Board agreed to leave these areas as is. Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 22, #4 and said that this is in the general policy. Rich Shaw said that 2-4 were in the general provisions and he was going to recommend that these be removed.