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8 <br /> Update on NACo Legislative Meeting — this item was added at the beginning of the work <br /> session <br /> Commissioner Richards gave the Board an overview of the sessions and events she <br /> attended the previous weekend at the NACo Legislative Meeting. She showed the Board a list of <br /> the various topics. She said there was a summit on mental health solutions and they discussed <br /> the new NACo Commission on Mental Health and Well-Being. She said she got a lot of <br /> information from the conference that she would share with the management team. She said that <br /> NACo is implementing mental health first aid training. She said it's like CPR for mental health <br /> and teaches how to recognize when someone on your team is in a mental health crisis. She said <br /> that they really do research and policy and work with the federal government to get change made. <br /> She said she presented how the county spent ARPA funds and that it might be included in what <br /> they share with Capitol Hill. <br /> 2. Advisory Board on Aging — Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board made an appointment to the Advisory Board on Aging. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Advisory Board on Aging suggests policy and makes recommendations to <br /> the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between <br /> older adults of the County and County government. It is charged with promoting needed services, <br /> programs, and funding that impacts older residents. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. <br /> The following applicant is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Ann Bradford Carrboro Town Limits Partial Term 06/30/2024 <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 06/30/2023 Vacant since 11/17/2022 <br /> Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked for clarification if the Advisory Board on Aging would have <br /> made a recommendation for the vacancy, except they had not yet had a chance to meet. <br /> Janice Tyler said that the board met earlier in the week and will be sending <br /> recommendations to a future meeting. <br /> The Board agreed to wait to hear from the Advisory Board on Aging before filling the <br /> vacancy. <br /> 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Board — Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board made appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs <br /> and assesses project proposals. The board also publicizes the County's housing objectives, <br /> monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and works <br />