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6 <br /> 2-3.In order to establish staggered terms the original voting members of the advisory <br /> board shall be appointed as follows: <br /> a. One--third for a one year term. <br /> b. One-third for a two year term. <br /> c. One--third for a three year term. <br /> d. Thereafter, each newly appointed voting member shall serve for a three year <br /> term. <br /> -3-.4.Advisory board members whose terms are due to expire may request they be <br /> appointed to a second term or be asked to accept a second term appointment to the <br /> position. <br /> 45 Nee. ith-stand-inn section 'll(E)O above *"^The membership of any advisory board <br /> member whom the Orange County Board of Commissioners decline to appoint to a <br /> second term shall immediately terminate upon the expiration of their term. <br /> 3-6.Advisory board members may not serve concurrently on more than two (2) Orange <br /> County advisory boards. This restriction does not impact an individual's service on <br /> boards and commissions that are not Orange County advisory boards or short term <br /> task forces or work groups. <br /> F. Resignation <br /> 1. If a member wishes to resign,the member shall submit their resignation in writing to <br /> the Chair of the advisory board on which the member serves and the Clerk to the <br /> Board of Orange County Commissioners, noting the effective date of the resignation. <br /> 2. The a dyisery beard Chair v.411 f.,r.. and a copy of the resignation to r"., Clerk to the <br /> Beard ef Q_range County Cemmissieners. <br /> 3-2.The Orange County Board of Commissioners may recognize the individual's service <br /> via a letter or certificate. <br /> 4.3.An announcement of the open seat will be made at the time the resignation becomes <br /> effective. <br /> G. Vacancies <br /> 1. Upon the expiration of the term of service of members or should a vacancy otherwise <br /> occur, the Orange County Board of Commissioners shall have the responsibility of <br /> selecting and appointing new members to the advisory board. <br /> 2. Should any vacancy for which there is a board specific requirement that such <br /> vacancy be filled by a nominee of a municipal corporation or a resident of a specific <br /> Orange County township remain unfilled for six(6) consecutive months the board <br /> specific requirements may be set aside and the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners may fill the vacancy with any applicant otherwise qualified to serve. <br /> H. Removal <br /> 1. Members of Orange County's advisory boards serve at the pleasure of the Orange <br /> County Board of Commissioners and may be removed for any reason or no reason <br /> with or without cause upon a majority vote. <br /> 2. Members of Orange County's advisory boards are expected to abide by the highest <br /> ethical and professional standards. <br /> 3. In addition to Section III(H)(1) above, the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> shall remove any member of an advisory board for neglect of duty, nonparticipation <br /> 5 <br />