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169 <br /> Planning Board and BOCC are public meetings, which are open to public <br /> attendance. Only the BOCC public hearing includes a right to participate and <br /> that is limited (such as with the 3 minute time limit). <br /> 15. What is the most effective way of engaging with the process? <br /> Planning staff are available to answer questions on a development proposal <br /> and/or to explain process requirements. <br /> Attend the NIM to learn about the applicant's proposal and have an <br /> opportunity to ask questions and offer comments. <br /> Attend the Planning Board meeting to learn about staff and Board <br /> recommendation(s). <br /> Write to the BOCC or speak at the public hearing. At the public hearing you <br /> will be limited to 3 minutes, but there is no limit to emailed comments. If you <br /> share the opinion of others, try to join together and co-sign a single message. <br /> Try to be specific with particular proposals, recommendations or conditions. <br /> 16. Who do 1 contact with questions? <br /> • Questions about the application, procedural questions, or Planning <br /> Board meeting(s) should be directed to the Planning Department — <br /> (919) 245-2675; <br /> • To receive email notices of BOCC agendas/meetings, go to the <br /> following webpage: <br /> hftp://www.orangecountync.gov/1561/Electronic-Newslefters <br /> And select the link following "Board of County Commissioners <br /> (Sunshine)". Type in your email address and select Sign In. Next, <br /> click on the envelope icon in front of Board of County Commissioners <br /> (Sunshine) to receive email notifications. <br /> • Questions on Planning Board agendas can also be addressed by the <br /> staff of the Planning Department. Planning Board agenda packets, as <br /> well as meeting minutes, are posted on the County website and can be <br /> accessed here: <br /> https://www.orangecountync.gov/1194/Orange_County-Planning- <br /> Board-PB <br /> 17.What are the roles of staff, the Planning Board, and the elected officials in <br /> the review of a CZD? <br /> • STAFF: <br /> ➢ Determine if the application is complete with applicable <br /> submittal requirements (Section(s) 2.8 and 2.9.2 of the UDO); <br />