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11 <br /> Chair Bedford said it is a slippery slope. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said that is what he is getting at. <br /> John Roberts said each advisory board has different requirements for membership or rules <br /> and procedures. He said it is entirely up to the commissioners to decide for each board. <br /> Tara May said also the Economic Development Advisory Board allows for non-residents <br /> on their board. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said that is correct and said he is not opposed to it, but he does not <br /> want to go very far down this road. He said that the impact of the cost of living in Orange County <br /> is not exclusive to just the arts community and affects every board they have. <br /> Chair Bedford said the amendment to allow two non-resident members will be brought <br /> back. <br /> 3. Advisory Board on Aging —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments 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 individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Colin Austin At-Large One-Year Extension 06/30/2024 <br /> Jacqulyn At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Podger <br /> Rachel At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Bearman <br /> Dr. Michael At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2025 <br /> Joseph <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 4. Arts Commission —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Arts Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Arts Commission recommends strategies to promote the artistic and <br /> cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the <br /> arts, and acts as the granting panel for funding programs available to individual artists and non- <br /> profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. <br />