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Orange County NC Volunteer Boards and Commissions <br />Sex: <br />Male <br />Township: Hillsborough <br />Address <br />201 Westbrook Drive, Apt B9 <br />Carrboro, NC 27510 <br />Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city <br />Race: <br />white <br />Zone of Residence: limits <br />Employer: <br />North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences <br />Job Title: <br />Research Curator of Herpetology <br />Relevant background, education and experience: I hold B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees In <br />biology /zoology and am employed as a professional zoologist (specializing In amphibians and <br />reptiles). I have maintained or worked with domestic and exotic animals in captivity for most of <br />my life. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the designated recipient for venomous <br />reptiles that are confiscated in violation of the State s Article 55 legislation pertaining to public <br />endangerment with venomous reptiles (captive venomous snakes maintained in captivity in <br />unsafe conditions). As such I have experience with working in coordination with law enforcement <br />and animal control in responding to cases of live animals (In this case, venomous reptiles) being <br />kept as pets inappropriately by members of the general public. (I know that Orange County has <br />Its own county -level legislation banning the keeping of live venomous reptiles, except as it <br />pertains to research at UNC Chapel Hill). <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a life -long animal lover and wish to offer <br />my experience in helping to ensure that live animals are maintained appropriately (legally, <br />humanely, and safely) in my community. <br />Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest: Only in that my <br />job may require that I consult or assist law enforcement /animal control with confiscations of <br />venomous reptiles in cases of Article 55 violations. <br />Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Town of Hillsborough Tree Board <br />member <br />Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none <br />Remarks: <br />Print Application <br />Date Applied: <br />5/24/2017 <br />Contact Information <br />Applicant Name <br />Rebecca Truluck <br />Address <br />201 Westbrook Drive, Apt B9 <br />Carrboro, NC 27510 <br />Day Phone: <br />8434216240 <br />Cell Phone: <br />8434216240 <br />Evening Phone: <br />8434216240 <br />E -mail: <br />rtruluck(-)live.unc.edu <br />Other Information <br />Sex: <br />Female <br />Township: <br />Chapel Hill <br />Race: <br />white <br />Zone of Residence: <br />Carrboro City Limits <br />Employer: <br />The Graduate School of the University of North Car <br />Job Title: <br />Fellowship Assistant <br />Relevant background, education and experience: I am a Master of Public Administration <br />candidate at UNC s School of Government. For a two- semester Analysis and Evaluation course, I <br />conducted a study about animal shelter euthanasia rates in North Carolina animal shelters. For <br />an Organizational Theory course, I conducted multiple interviews over the course of a semester <br />with Burlington Animal Services, studying the shelter s administrative operations. I am currently <br />a county management intern at Catawba County and am working on a shelter staffing analysis <br />for Catawba County Animal Services. Subsequently, I am spending a fair amount of time in that <br />shelter. In my personal life, I grew up on a horse farm and have taken in, cared for, and re- <br />homed at least twenty stray dogs and cats. <br />Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am extremely passionate about animal <br />welfare, especially in the realm of county government. <br />Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest: <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />http: / /intranet. orangecountync .gov /boardslboard- applicants .asp ?BoardID = 1258144669 3/21/2018 <br />