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25 <br /> Commissioner Rich said no, the other elected boards recommend a name, but the final <br /> choice is at the discretion of the BOCC. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if any other elected boards are asked to contribute money <br /> from the taxes being collected for hospitality purposes. He knows this is an ongoing <br /> conversation, but wondered if there has been any movement. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said an email was sent to the Managers of the non-contributing <br /> municipalities, and the response indicated a willingness to talk about it. She said <br /> conversations are happening, but nothing has come to fruition yet. <br /> Chair Dorosin asked if it would be worthwhile for him to reach out to the Mayors of <br /> Hillsborough and Carrboro. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said yes. <br /> Commissioner Price said the board of the Visitors Bureau fails to represent the <br /> multicultural population of Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Rich said diversity goes in and out on this board. <br /> Commissioner Price said diversity needs to be maintained. <br /> Commissioner Rich said this is a well taken point, but there is not always diversity <br /> among those willing to serve. <br /> Chair Dorosin said there is an upcoming work session where boards will be discussed. <br /> VOTE: UNANMOUS <br /> d. Economic Development Advisory Board —Appointments <br /> The Board considered making appointments to the Economic Development Advisory <br /> Board. Steve Brantley was present to answer any questions about recommendations. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> appoint the following to the Economic Development Advisory Board: <br /> • Appointment to an extension of one year (Position #1) "Non-Profit Agency" for Delores <br /> Bailey expiring 06/30/2018. (Extension of a term, is provided for in the "ORANGE <br /> COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS ADVISORY BOARD POLICY, <br /> Section III, Item D6. REFER TO RECOMMENDATION MEMO). <br /> • Appointment to a first full term (Position #4) "Entrepreneur" for Sharon Hill expiring <br /> 06/30/2020. <br /> • Appointment to a second full term (Position #6) "Core Business Community" for Paige <br /> Zinn expiring 06/30/2020. <br /> • Appointment to an extension of one year (Position #7) "Core Business Community" for <br /> Donald Bryan, Jr. expiring 06/30/2018. (Extension of a term, is provided for in the <br /> "ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS ADVISORY BOARD <br /> POLICY, Section III, Item D6. REFER TO RECOMMENDATION MEMO). <br /> • Approve the "Designated Liaison" recommendation for Anthony Carey to the Chapel <br /> Hill /Orange County Visitors Bureau. Partial term expiring 12/31/2017. (As noted on <br /> the <br /> Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau abstract, this appointment would fill <br /> vacant position #5) <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> e. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council —Appointments <br />