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29 <br /> <br />14. Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board – Appointment <br />Discussion <br />The Board considered appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory <br />Board. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is charged with <br />developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing <br />programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community. <br /> <br />The Board of County Commissioners appoints all 17 members, with representation from specific <br />entities and fields. <br /> <br />The following individuals are presented for Board consideration: <br /> <br />NAME POSITION <br />DESCRIPTION <br />TYPE OF <br />APPOINTMENT <br />TERM <br />EXPIRATION <br />DATE <br />Grace Holtkamp Hillsborough <br />Chamber of <br />Commerce <br />Partial Term 12/31/2023 <br />Karen Dehart NC High School <br />Athletic Association <br />First Full Term 12/31/2025 <br /> <br />If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br />POSITION <br />DESIGNATION <br />EXPIRATION <br />DATE <br />VACANCY INFORMATION <br />Orange County <br />Arts Commission <br />12/31/2023 Vacant since 02/28/2022 <br /> <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> Tara May said that staff are in discussion about getting a recommendation for the Orange <br />County Arts Commission position. <br /> <br />15. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee – Appointment Discussion <br />The Board considered appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee helps to maintain the <br />intent of the Residents' Bill of Rights, promotes community involvement, and provides public <br />education on long-term care issues. The regional ombudsman with Triangle J Council of <br />Governments provides specialized training and support. <br /> <br />The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members. <br /> <br />REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, House Bill 248 was adopted by the North Carolina General <br />Assembly regarding the training period for pending members of the “Adult Care Home Community <br />Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee”. Applicants will be <br />selected from the County’s “Applicant Interest List” for a condensed training and, if the applicant <br />successfully completes the training, that individual would be recommended for appointment.