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)Zecreativn kvn? Powk.s Ac Viwr? Gao ncil <br />'If Orange C tmnls <br />P.O.. Box 8181, 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2660 <br />December 6, 2004 <br />Moses Carey, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />P.O. Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Dear Chair Carey: <br />Subject: Board Appointment <br />The Orange County Recreation and Parks Advisory Council has recently reviewed all applicants for the <br />Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. The board unanimously recommends Sharon Heath Riley to <br />fill the Bingham Township position currently vacant. Ms. Riley is a resident of Bingham Township. <br />"The criteria for this position are: <br />• That the applicant selected be a resident of Cheeks Township, that he/she show an active interest in <br />the development and improvement of recreational opportunities and parks in Orange County. <br />• That he/she possess experience or training in recreational activities and/or <br />• Experience or training or demonstrated interest in parks and a <br />• Willingness to commit to active participation on the Council <br />In addition, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council is committed to increasing the diversity of <br />Council members and committed to preserving a geographical balance of representation whenever <br />possible. <br />It is the feeling of the Council that Ms. Riley will provide valuable input as a member because: <br />• She has a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning. <br />• She will represent Bingham Township as a resident and property owner. <br />• She is an active volunteer in our community. <br />• She has 24 years of experience in the special events industry and currently runs her, own special <br />events company. <br />• He has an interest in recreation and parks as demonstrated in indicating this board as his only area <br />of interest. <br />In addition, Ms. Riley is the only applicant from Bingham Township. <br />Thank you for your consideration of this nomination. <br />Sincerely, <br />.Corti. 5aft