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9 <br /> Page 3 of 3 Laura Nicholson <br /> a€¢Solely responsible for forensic accounting procedures, monitoring compliance, and initiating <br /> administrative systems that saved company$50K+ per year <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br /> I am independent, reliable, highly organized, imaginative, and detail-oriented self-starter. My <br /> drive and experience as a community volunteer would bring a unique perspective to the Orange <br /> County Planning Board. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> I see the Planning Board as the entity responsible for making studies of Orange County and <br /> being of service to the County Commissioners to carryout their vision and plans. <br /> If appointed, I would represent the Eno Township and advocate for the interests of its residents <br /> while balancing the needs and vision of other parts of Orange County. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> I feel that Orange County occasionally misses out on economic development opportunities. <br /> Then other counties swoop in and often receive opportunities that Orange County could have <br /> monopolized (like Tanger Outlets being built in Alamance County due to unfinished water lines in <br /> outlying areas of Orange County). <br /> What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> The Planning Board serves in an advisory capacity only. We can suggest ideas to guide and <br /> regulate growth but the ultimate decisions rest with the County Commissioners and local <br /> government representatives. <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 /> I would work to support the Board of Commissioners overall goals and priorities by being an active community <br /> volunteer and informed board member. I would continually study and work to increase my knowledge to be of further <br /> service in any way possible. <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 2/14/2014 7:28:20 PM Date Printed: 3/10/2014 <br />