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10 g. Position #6--- “Town of Hillsborough” position----- expiring 03/31/2019. This position has been vacant 03/31/2017. Recruitment efforts have been underway continuously. • Position #8--- “Public Safety Field” position----- expiring 03/31/2021. This position will be vacant 03/31/2018. Recruitment efforts have been underway continuously. Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director, said that three of the app ointments are merely re-appointments of people who have already served, and have indicated a willingness to continue. He said there are two additional appointments requested, who are new applicants who fit the criteria. He said if all five persons are appointed, there will be three remaining vacancies. Commissioner Price asked if there are additional applications Bob Marotto said no. Commissioner Dorosin confirmed there are five vacant positions to be filled. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Burroughs to approve the reappointment of po sitions #11, 14 and 17. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Price to appoint those listed to positions #2 and 5 to fill the vacant positions. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 5. Public Hearings NONE 6. Regular Agenda c. UDO Text Amendments on Regulating Flagpoles and Flags (MOVED) The Board considered approving process components and schedule for proposed amendments to the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to establish height and size regulations for flagpoles and flags. John Roberts reviewed the following background information: BACKGROUND: Orange County residents have expressed concern that a text amendment to the UDO, specifically adopting regulations governing the height, location, and number of flagpoles as well as the allowable size of flags may be needed for Orange County. While Orange County elected officials and staff understand this concern it is important to remember that the right to Free Expression is a fundamental right of every person and the Board of County Commissioners has a long history of supporting and defending this right. The display of flags is a traditional means of Free Expression and the staff and elected officials of Orange County should approach the regulation of this method of expression with care and circumspection. Both the North Carolina and United States Constitutions protect Free Expression. Freedom of Expression is a right of every person and as such it may not be prohibited. There is, however, a substantial amount of case law that provides for the reasonable regulation of constitutionally protected rights such as Freedom of Expression.