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23 Chair Price said she could support Rachel Royce. Commissioner Hamilton said the Board of Health had not discussed recommendations for the vacant At-Large position. Chair Price noted that the position had only been vacant for a few months. Chair Price and Commissioner Richards asked if the Board of Health is looking for a specific type of applicant. Commissioner Hamilton said it was a timing issue. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. The commissioners agreed to wait for the Board of Health to make a recommendation for the vacant position. 6. Commission for the Environment—Appointments Discussion The Board considered appointments to the Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates the public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen members, including 10 At-Large members and five members with expertise in specific fields. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Geneva Gray Air Quality Partial Term 12/31/2022 Mark Randall Engineering First Full Term 12/31/2024 Regina Baratta At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2024 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 12/31/2022 Vacant since 07/06/2022. Tara May introduced the item. Commissioner Fowler said she supported Geneva Gray and Regina Baratta, but it did not appear Mark Randall was an engineer and there were several other applicants with an engineering background. Commissioner Bedford suggested moving Mark Randall to an At-Large position. Commissioner Bedford suggested Victor Lancaster for the Engineering position. Commissioner Fowler suggested David McNelis for the Engineering position. Commissioner Bedford said there were several good candidates. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants, Geneva Gray and Regina Barrata, for Air Quality and At-Large positions, Mark Randall for an At-Large position, and David McNelis for the Engineering position.