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35 <br /> Description Board Composition Requirements Special Appointment Requirements Recommendation Term Length and Limits Policy Document <br /> required? <br /> •1 from Orange County/Hillsborough <br /> Chamber of Commerce; <br /> •1 from Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber <br /> of Commerce; <br /> •1 from Alliance for Historic <br /> Hillsborough; <br /> •1 from UNC—Chapel Hill; <br /> •2 from Orange County Lodging Assoc. <br /> (hotel under 100&over 100 rooms); <br /> •1 Town of Chapel Hill Council member; <br /> The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating •1 Town of Hillsborough Board of <br /> visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing Commissioner; None outside of Orange County Board of County Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors <br /> Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of lif •1 Town of Carrboro Board of Commissioners Advisory Board Policy Yes Up to 2 three-year terms Bureau Policies and Procedures <br /> in the community.All members are appointed by the Board of Aldermen; <br /> County Commissioners. •1 from North Carolina H.S.Athletic <br /> Association; <br /> •1 from Economic Development <br /> Commission—Orange County; <br /> •1 County Commissioner; <br /> •1 Orange County Arts Commission <br /> Board Liaison; <br /> •1 Economic Development Staff <br /> person—Town of Chapel Hill(ex-officio); <br /> •1 Economic Development Staff person <br /> —Town of Carrboro(ex-officio); <br /> 15 total members including: <br /> •1 member with expertise in Air <br /> This Commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters Quality; <br /> affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. -1 member with expertise in Biological <br /> It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and Sciences; <br /> Commission for the Environment performs special studies and projects.It also recommends •1 member with expertise in None outside of Orange County Board of County No Up to 2 three-year terms Orange County Commission for the <br /> Engineering Commissioners Advisory Board Policy Environment Policies and Procedures <br /> environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental ,1 member with expertise in Land <br /> science and local and federal regulations.All members are <br /> appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Resources <br /> •1 member with expertise in Water <br /> Resources <br /> •10 At-Large Members <br /> 10 total members including: <br /> This Board works cohesively with the County's Economic •1 representing Agriculture; <br /> •1 Entrepreneur; Majority of,but not all,members shall be residents <br /> Development staff and other economic development partners to ,1 representing UNC-Chapel Hill; of Orange County.Otherwise,none outside of Economic Development Advisory Board <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board position Orange County as a competitive location for business ,1 representing Tourism; Orange County Board of County Commissioners No Up to 2 three-year terms Policies and Procedures <br /> opportunities.All members are appointed by the Board of County ,1 representing Non-Profit Sector; Advisory Board Policy. <br /> Commissioners. <br /> •Others representing Core Business <br /> Community <br /> This Commission is charged with undertaking an inventory of Appointees must have demonstrated interest, <br /> properties of historical,prehistorical,architectural,and/or cultural experiences,or education in history,architecture, <br /> Historic Preservation Commission <br /> significance.It recommends areas to be designated or removed as 7 At-Large members landscape architecture,archaeology or related No Up to 2 three-year terms Orange County Historic Preservation <br /> "historic districts"and reviews and acts upon proposals for fields.Otherwise,none outside of Orange County Commission Polities and Procedures <br /> alterations,demolition,new construction,etc.All members are Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board <br /> appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Policy. <br /> This Commission is charged to study and make recommendations 12 total members including: <br /> concerning problems related to human relationships,anticipate •9 At-Large members; <br /> and seek solutions to problems as they arise,make •1 representing the Town of Carrboro; <br /> recommendations designed to promote goodwill and harmony •1 representing the Town of Chapel None outside of Orange County Board of County Human Relations Commission Policies <br /> Human Relations Commission among groups in the County,monitor complaints involving Hill; Commissioners Advisory Board Policy No Up to 2 three-year terms and Procedures <br /> discrimination,address and attempt to remedy harm created •1 representing the Town of <br /> through discrimination,bias,hatred,and civil inequality,and Hillsborough; <br /> promote harmonious relations within the county. <br /> This Committee works to maintain the rights of residents living in Applicants must complete mandatory training and <br /> Nursing Homes.The members of this committee promote be designated by the Office of the State <br /> Ombudsman prior to appointment by the Board. Nursing Home Community Advisory <br /> Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee community involvement and provides public education on long- 10 At-Large members Applicants are first appointed to a one year term, Yes Up to 2 three-year terms Committee Policies and Procedures <br /> term care issues.All members are appointed by the Board of <br /> County Commissioners. and if recommended again,are eligible for 3 two <br /> ear terms. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />