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15 <br /> 8. Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board considered appointments to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. <br /> BACKGROUND: The charge of the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool is to hear appeals <br /> concerning violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4 ("Animal Control <br /> Ordinance"), as provided in the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Section 4-53 Appeals and <br /> also potentially dangerous dog appeals as prescribed by North Caroline General Statute §67- <br /> 4.1(c). It is the responsibility of pool members to conduct fair and impartial hearings for these <br /> appeals and they will receive training in both law and proper procedure prior to participating in a <br /> hearing. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints twelve (12) members, with representation from <br /> various fields. The Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough each appoint two (2) <br /> members from their respective jurisdictions. <br /> The following individuals and positions are presented for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Cathy Munnier At-Large One year extension 03/31/2024 <br /> Unincorporated <br /> Count <br /> Allan Polak Animal Services First Full Term 03/31/2025 <br /> Advisory Board (reappointment) <br /> Member <br /> BOCC At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2025 <br /> Appointee Unincorporated <br /> BOCC Animal Services First Full Term 03/31/2026 <br /> Appointee Advisory Board <br /> Member <br /> BOCC Animal Services Partial Term 03/31/2025 <br /> Appointee Advisory Board <br /> Member <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Town of Carrboro 03/31/2026 Vacant since 03/31/2023 <br /> Town of Chapel 03/31/2025 Vacant since 03/31/2022 <br /> Hill <br /> Town of Chapel 03/31/2026 Vacant since 03/31/2023 <br /> Hill <br /> Public Health Field 03/31/2026 Vacant since 03/31/2023 <br /> Public Safety Field 03/31/2024 Vacant since 05/18/2021 <br /> At-Large 03/31/2025 Vacant since 03/31/2022 <br /> At-Large 03/31/2026 Vacant since 03/31/2023 <br /> Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item. <br />