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3 <br /> mmmlVNOpp u o Nu <br /> Alt N <br /> Media Contact <br /> Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board-Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> (919) 245-2130 or Thom Freeman, Assistant to the Clerk (919) 245-2125 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR ANIMAL SERVICES HEARING PANEL POOL <br /> ORANGE COUNTY, NC (February 10, 2016) —One major way citizens can have a <br /> positive impact on the future of Orange County is to volunteer to serve on the various <br /> advisory boards and commissions. Currently there are openings on the Animal <br /> Services Hearing Panel Pool. <br /> The charge of the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool is to hear appeals concerning <br /> violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Animal Control Ordinance and <br /> also potentially dangerous dog appeals. It is the responsibility of pool members to <br /> conduct fair and impartial hearings for these appeals. Members will receive training in <br /> both law and proper procedure prior to participating in a hearing. Pool members are <br /> sought from the Towns of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Carrboro as well as the part of <br /> Orange County that is unincorporated. Appeals panels will be convened on an as <br /> needed basis for hearings. <br /> This is a newly created Orange County Advisory Board and has openings for the <br /> following 18 positions: <br /> • The Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough shall each appoint two <br /> members from their respective jurisdictions <br /> • One member who shall have experience in the field of public health <br /> • One member who shall have experience in the field of public safety <br /> • Six at-large representatives, three of which reside in the unincorporated areas <br /> of the county shall be members of the public with some relevant knowledge of <br /> animal behavior <br /> • One veterinarian <br /> • Three members of the Animal Services Advisory Board <br /> If interested, apply at www.orangecountync.gov/boards <br />