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40 <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES <br /> g. At some point in the future, a representative of Duke University, <br /> preferably involved in development activities that may have an impact <br /> on Orange County including support of university spin-off entities, may <br /> be included. <br /> 2. A majority of members shall be residents of Orange County and shall maintain <br /> their domicile in Orange County. Domicile is defined as one's permanent <br /> established home as distinguished from one's temporary although actual <br /> place of residence. The Clerk shall confirm the residency of applicants. <br /> 3. Members shall have a direct or indirect background in economic <br /> development, and be actively involved in promoting business. Candidates <br /> should either live in Orange County, have invested in Orange County, or have <br /> a direct economic development interest in Orange County. <br /> 4. The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the Chapel <br /> Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce shall assist the Orange County Economic <br /> Develop staff to review, recruit and recommend potential candidates. <br /> 5. There shall be an Economic Development Working Group that will be <br /> comprised of economic development professionals, such as economic <br /> development practitioners from the municipalities of Orange County, the <br /> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Durham Technical Community <br /> College. <br /> a. This group will assist the Orange County Economic Development <br /> department with special projects, on an 'as needed' basis. <br /> b. Members of this group will be selected based on their skill set and the <br /> special project to be addressed. <br /> c. Selection of these group members will be by the Orange County <br /> Economic Development department and/or appropriate members of <br /> the Economic Development Advisory Board. <br /> d. The working group will adhere to the same policies and procedures as <br /> the Economic Development Advisory Board,with the exception of their <br /> provisional nature. <br /> SECTION IV. MEETINGS <br /> A. Staffing <br /> 1. Orange County staff may serve a support function to advisory boards upon the <br /> approval of the Orange County Manager. <br /> B. Joint Meetings <br /> 1. The Economic Development Advisory Board may attend an annual meeting with <br /> the Orange County Board of Commissioners to review and discuss its activities and <br /> accomplishments. <br /> Page 3 of 4 April 23, 2012 <br />