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sessions but the BOCC should look at these applicants and how they may move Durham Tech forward. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is an executive summary of the Durham Tech strategic plan that the Board can review before appointing. He said he would second Commissioner Dorosin's suggestion of selecting an applicant tonight. Commissioner Dorosin asked Commissioner Rich if the appointment was delayed, would she want to not consider the existing list of applicants. Commissioner Rich said she would certainly consider those applicants. She said she made a motion for the delay as she feels uninformed regarding the current status and needs of Durham Tech and would like to be better informed before making an appointment to their Board of Trustees. Commissioner Dorosin said he does not like the idea of advertising for a position, getting a list of names and then being critical of the process when it comes time to make the actual appointment. He said this is problematic and not transparent. Commissioner Rich said certain boards need to be treated differently and sometimes more information is needed. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Gerald Ponder to this position since Durham Tech is trying to erase the stigma of two year colleges and Mr. Ponder is an educator at a four year university. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin to appoint Susanne Haff to this position. Chair McKee asked John Roberts for procedural guidance. John Roberts said the rules of procedure do not discuss substitute motions but rather amendments to a motion when it is completely replacing the original motion. He said there can be two amendments. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin to appoint Susanne Haff to this position. Motion failed due to lack of second. Commissioner Jacobs said since the motion on the floor has to do with deferring nominations then he will withdraw his second so Commissioner Price can open the floor to nominations. Commissioner Price withdrew her previous motion and made a motion to open the floor to nominations. Commissioner Jacobs seconded. VOTE: Ayes, 3 (Commissioner Jacobs, Commissioner Price, and Commissioner Dorosin); Nayes, 4 (Chair McKee, Commissioner Pelissier, Commissioner Burroughs and Commissioner Rich) Motion Failed The Board returned to Commissioner Rich's original motion to delay this appointment to the second regular meeting in September. Chair McKee asked for a friendly amendment to have the Durham Tech Strategic Plan provided to the Commissioners during the summer break, for Commissioner Price and Commissioner Jacobs to pursue applicants and any additional relevant information over the