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4 <br /> This requested action follows the Economic Development Advisory Board members <br /> reviewing the list of all eligible applicants and voting to determine their recommendation for the <br /> best candidates to fill the two (2)unexpected vacancies that occurred in recent months. <br /> The requested action is intended to help accomplish the Board of Commissioners' economic <br /> and social justice goals, as follows: <br /> • Strengthen the economic development advisory board as Orange County continues its' <br /> long-term economic recovery out of the COVID pandemic, <br /> • Maintains the current diversity of the advisory board's current make-up regarding the <br /> participation of women and minority membership. With the requested appointments <br /> outlined above, the 10-person advisory board would have 6 women members and 4 <br /> minority members. <br /> • Utilize the diverse range of economic development experience that all members bring to <br /> the County, with respect to the advisory board's composition among a range of key <br /> business sectors (agriculture, hospitality, nonprofit, UNC university, and core business), <br /> as required by the Economic Development Advisory Board's stated Guidelines. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Steve Brantley <br /> Director, Orange County Economic Development <br />