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15 <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Town of Carrboro 06/30/2025 Vacant since 04/27/2022 <br /> Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br /> Commissioner Richards said she supported the HRC taking time to review applicants for <br /> the Town of Carrboro position. She said that her concern is that they will have a full board and <br /> the oldest member appointed in 2022. She asked if the senior members have to roll off. <br /> Tara May said they could be recommended for a one-year extension. <br /> Commissioner Richards expressed concern about the turnover on the commission. <br /> Tara May said there has been a lot of turnover. <br /> Chair Bedford said she believed Dr. Fairbanks had a handle on the needs of the <br /> commission. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. <br /> 8. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee—Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board discussed an appointment to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. <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 /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members. <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 "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training and if the applicant <br /> successfully completes the training, the individual would be recommended for appointment. <br /> Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would initially be for a one year <br /> preliminary term and the training will have already been completed. <br /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Shade Little At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2026 <br /> SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre- <br /> appointment training, and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time. <br />