Agenda - 11-10-2022 Work Session; 3 - Periodic Review of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board Policy

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36 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 County Commissioners on matters affecting park planning, Chapel Hill None outside of Orange County Board of County Parks and Recreation Council Policies Orange County Parks and Recreation Council development and operation;recreation facilities,policies and •1 member residing within the Town of Commissioners Advisory Board Policy No Up to 2 three-year terms 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 12 total members including; prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development, •1 member from each of the County's 7 None outside of Orange County Board of County Orange County Planning Board including the suggesting of policies,ordinances,and procedure.It townships; Commissioners Advisory Board Policy No Up to 2 three-year terms Planning Board Policies and Procedures reviews development applications and makes recommendations to•5 At-Large members the 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 prioritization of the County's roadway and transit needs along with•1 member from each of the County's 7 Public Transit Orange Unified Transportation Board Orange Unified Transportation Board associated costs and specific sources of funding;provision of townships Environmental issues No Up to 2 three-year terms 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 16 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 Hillsborough in the Orange County Code of Ordinances,Section 4-53 Appeals •1 member representing the Public Yes,requires Animal Services Hearin Panel Pool and also potentially dangerous do appeals as prescribed b N.C. Health field At-Large members must have some relevant Resolution for Town U to 2 three-year terms Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool g p y g g pp y knowledge of animal behavior. p y Policies and Procedures Gen.Stat.§67-4.1(c).It is the responsibility of pool members to •1 member representing the Public seats only conduct fair and impartial hearings for these appeals and they will Safety field receive training in both law and proper procedure from the Office •3 At-Large members of the 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 resident 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. The Board of Adjustments hears and decides on variance applications,appeals submitted related to official decisions/determinations made by the Planning Director,reviews Orange County Board of Adjustment and takes action on Class B Special Use Permit applications,as well 6 At-Large members and 1 alternate None No Up to 2 three-year terms Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure as matters required to pass by the Unified Development Ordinance.All members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Statutorily Required Boards The ABC Board has the authority to buy,sell,transport and possess alcoholic beverages for the operation of its stores.This board also 5 At-Large members and 1 County Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopts rules for the ABC system and has the authority to hire and Commissioner who serves as a non- The Board of County Commissioners must No Up to 2 three-year terms Control Board Policy and Procedure dismiss employees.All members are appointed by the Board of voting member designate the Chair of this board. Manual County Commissioners. Page 3 of 6