Agenda 10-07-2021; 7 - Boards and Commissions Appointment Process Discussion

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5 Description Board Composition Requirements Special Appointment Requirements Recommendation Term Length and Limits Policy Document required? 12 total members including: •1 member from each of the County's 7 This council consults with and advises the Department of townships; Environment,Agriculture,Parks and Recreation,and the Board of •1 member residing within the Town of Orange County Parks and Recreation Council County Commissioners on matters affecting park planning, Chapel Hill None outside of Orange County Board of County No Up to 2 three-year terms Parks and Recreation Council Policies development and operation;recreation facilities,policies and •1 member residing within the Town of Commissioners Advisory Board Policy and Procedures programs;and public trails and open space.All members are Carrboro; appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. •1 member residing within the Town of Hillsborough •2 At-Large members This board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County.It prepares 12 total members including; and recommends plans to achieve that development,including the •1 member from each of the County's 7 None outside of Orange County Board of County Orange County Planning Board suggesting of policies,ordinances,and procedure.It reviews townships; Commissioners Advisory Board Policy No Up to 2 three-year terms Planning Board Policies and Procedures development applications and makes recommendations to the •5 At-Large members Board of Commissioners.All members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. This Board advises the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and provides information and comments on major The 7 At-Large members much have expertise or transportation issues.Specifically,the OUT Board provides the specific interest in as many of the following areas Board of County Commissioners with recommendations regarding as possible: the overall planning and programming of transportation Bicycle transportation improvements in the County,including identification and 14 total members including: Pedestrian access and safety Orange Unified Transportation Board prioritization of the County's roadway and transit needs along with •1 member from each of the County's 7 Public Transit No Up to 2 three-year terms Orange Unified Transportation Board associated costs and specific sources of funding;provision of townships Environmental issues Policies and Procedures recommendations to the Board regarding Federal and State •7 At-Large members Economic Development legislation affecting transportation in Orange County;and Planning exploration and suggestion of recommendations on innovative Public Health techniques and methods to improve the efficiency and capacity of Otherwise,none outside of Orange County Board existing and future transportation systems.All members are of County Commissioners Advisory Board Policy. appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Decision Making(Quasi-Judicial)Boards 18 total members including: •1 member representing the Town of Carrboro •1 member representing the Town of The charge of the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool is to hear Chapel Hill appeals concerning violations of the Orange County Code of •1 member representing the Town of Ordinances,Chapter 4("Animal Control Ordinance"),as provided in Hillsborough the Orange County Code of Ordinances,Section 4-53 Appeals and •1 member representing the Public Yes,requires At-Large members must have some relevant Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool also potentially dangerous dog appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen. Health field knowledge of animal behavior. Resolution for Town Up to 2 three-year terms Policies and Procedures Stat.§67-4.1(c). It is the responsibility of pool members to conduct •1 member representing the Public seats only fair and impartial hearings for these appeals and they will receive Safety field training in both law and proper procedure from the Office of the •3 At-Large members County Attorney prior to participating in a hearing. •3 At-Large members from unincorporated areas of the County •1 veterinarian •3 members of the Animal Services Advisory Board The Board of Equalization and Review hears appeals from residents concerning various property tax issues,including valuation and exemption appeals.The Board of Equalization and Review is NC General Statutes Chapter 105 Article Board of Equalization and Review charged with ensuring that all taxable property is appraised and 3 At-Large members and 7 alternates None No Up to 2 three-year terms 21 assessed according to the standards required by the North Carolina General Statutes.All members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.