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Board/Commission Name: Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Jenn Sykes, Chair (919) 442-8152 sykes.jennifer(a-_)gmail.com Primary County Staff Contact: Corey Root Director, Department of Housing and Community Development (919) 245-2490 croot(a-)-orangecountync.gov How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Generally, the AHAB meets once a month, excluding the month of July. The Board may elect to have two meetings during March or April in order to review the applications relating to the County's Outside Agencies Funding Program. The AHAB may also meet additional times during a month depending on need or as it sees fit in order to carry out its work. Regular meeting locations alternate between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. In 2019, the AHAB began to schedule some meetings in locations throughout the County in order to increase accessibility to all Orange County residents interested in attending. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Orange County Board of Commissioners created a policy allowing Advisory Boards to meet virtually during the pandemic if and when extenuating circumstances make it necessary for a Board to meet. The AHAB did not hold regular monthly meetings, but only met on an as-needed basis, for the first part of 2021. Regular monthly meetings (virtual) resumed in August. Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. The Affordable Housing Advisory Board is to advise the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) on affordable housing issues and work to increase the community's awareness of, understanding of, commitment to and involvement in producing and maintaining sustainable affordable housing. The AHAB also