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25 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Barry Katz <br /> Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> My college background is in biology and geology. My PhD and professional research career was <br /> focused on environmental microbiology. I served 6 years on the OC Planning Board. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I am interested in the future of Orange County <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise <br /> for this board. <br /> My experience on the Planning Board gives me a good background for the Bd of Adj. As CEO of <br /> a company, I have a lot of experience with contract law. <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? <br /> Board members must be disinterested parties to cases. They should know something about the <br /> property rules of the County. They should be long-time residents of Orange County and have a <br /> sense of the various communities and their histories on this county. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> Fair resolutions of cases consistent with the rules and diverse interests of Orange County <br /> residents. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> Preventing urban sprawl. Protecting water resources. Balanced tax base. Providing essential <br /> services to residents. <br /> What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> The Board makes judgments on cases before it based on the presentations of opposing parties. <br /> The suggestion that the Board has a philosophy suggests it should be a politically appointed <br /> Board and not a legal or quasi-legal Board, which it is. <br /> How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of <br /> the Board of Commissioners'adopted Goals and Priorities? <br /> Try to achieve a consensus that decisions are consistent with these goals and priorities. The <br /> Board acts on cases that should have legal elements that must be considered primary, but in the <br /> context of Orange County goals. <br /> Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors <br /> Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other <br /> boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. <br /> My Planning Board experience gives me familiarity with the processes and issues before <br /> OWASA. My environmental educations would also provide relevance. <br /> In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer <br /> experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. <br /> I worked and performed in environmental sciences field for 26 years. <br />