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6 <br />The ASAB recommendation is being made after all eligible candidates were invited to attend <br />an ASAB meeting to share their interest and qualifications and learn about the board. It is <br />being made on the basis of a motion that had 7 votes in favor, 1 vote against, and 3 <br />abstentions. Two of the abstentions were made by individuals who were absent from the <br />January meeting that Mr. Porter attended and the one vote against the motion was cast by <br />a board member who believed that there were some women candidates who were better <br />qualified to be appointed to the vacant position. <br />The motion carried following a spirited discussion about making the ASAB a more diverse <br />board. Chair Elmore initiated this discussion because the BOCC and county are commitment <br />to diversity and because currently all but members of the ASAB except for a white male are <br />white women. In addition to talking about filling the vacant at large position, board <br />members discussed how other boards and commissions were performing in this area, the <br />needs of the board, and how to recruit more diverse candidates for the ASAB. <br />As it turns out, Carla Banks, Director of Public Affairs, was present. She mentioned that she <br />would be working with you in the near future to diversify the pool of candidates for various <br />county boards and commissions. 1 believe there was substantial agreement that the ASAB <br />and Animal Services staff should take advantage of that effort to reach out to different <br />sectors of the community and begin the important process of diversifying the ASAB. <br />Please let Dr. Elmore or I know if there are questions concerning the ASAB's recommendation <br />of Mr. Porter or the expected path the ASAB will pursue in filling upcoming vacancies. <br />Sincerely, <br />Bob Marotto <br />Director <br />Orange County Animal Services <br />(919) 968 -2287 <br />We also now have Spay /Neuter t- shirts on sale for only $15! <br />web: www. orangecountync .gov/animalservices facebook: www.facebook.com/0CASpets <br />Pursuant to applicable North Carolina General Statutes, any electronic mail message sent from this account or <br />received by this account, and any attachments thereto, may be considered a public record; and as such they are <br />subject to inspection by anyone at anytime. <br />