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C. Ms. Hampton described her transition to Orange County and described her most recent <br />role as the Director of Resident Services for the Washington, D.C. Housing Authority, <br />her past role with NC Community Development Initiative in Raleigh, her work at <br />Johnson C. Smith, and her work in South Carolina and Birmingham, AL. <br />V. Membership Applications <br />A. Ms. May described the applications for Ana Garcia - Turner, Matt Case, and Nancy White. <br />B. Scott Goldsmith inquired about how many open positions are available. <br />1. Ms. May stated that there are 20 positions on the HRC. <br />C. Debby Stroman clarified that there are 5 open at -large positions as of last month. <br />D. Ms. May stated that the remaining 6 of the open 11 positions are town appointed. <br />E. Ms. May also announced that the recommendations for Anita Sue Kinzer, Nora Spencer, <br />and the town appointment for April Chang will go before the County Commissioners on <br />September 19'', and the HRC should be notified soon after of the new appointments. <br />F. Mr. Goldsmith stated that given the large number of vacancies he saw no reason to delay <br />recommending Ms. Garcia - Turner, Mr. Case, or Ms. White. <br />G. Ms. May stated that if all of the previous recommendations and the current three <br />applicants are all recommended, all 5 at -large positions would be filled. <br />H. A motion was made to approve and recommend the appointments for Ms. Garcia - Turner, <br />Mr. Case, and Ms. White [Goldsmith, Stroman]. <br />1. Ms. Hampton stated that attendance would be even more important once the <br />number of people on the HRC increases, as that would increase the number <br />needed for a quorum. <br />2. Dr. Stroman asked for clarification on when the HRC would be notified that the <br />previous recommendations were approved and appointed. <br />a. Ms. Hampton stated that staff would notify members of the HRC when <br />appointments were made. She also encouraged those who are available to <br />attend the BOCC meeting on September 191', as she will be referencing <br />that the recommendations came from the HRC. She stated that Ms. May <br />would send out time and location of the BOCC to the HRC. <br />3. The motion to recommend appointments was unanimously approved. <br />L Mr. Goldsmith asked for clarification on the status of members who have not attended <br />meetings in recent months. <br />1. Ms. May stated the Andy Cagle notified staff he would not be in attendance <br />tonight, but that no contact has been made with Jessica Aguilar. She also stated <br />that she has asked Monica Richard if she has been able to make contact with <br />either of them about their attendance. <br />2. Ms. Hampton stated that staff would work on a draft letter for Ms. Richard to <br />send out. <br />VI. Election of Officers <br />A. Mr. Russell stated that Monica Rich - -ard, current chair, stated she was interested in <br />serving as chair for another year. He also announced that Jackie Podger expressed interest <br />in serving as Secretary. <br />B. Ms. Hampton stated that the HRC may consider delaying officer appointments until the <br />new members are in place so they will have an opportunity to be engaged in the process. <br />C. The nominating committee was made of Rollin Russell, Jackie Podger, and Scott <br />Goldsmith <br />2 <br />