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14 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Joy Mercer <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Ms. Joy Mercer <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 5010 Thomas Berry Way <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 201-709-9180 <br /> Email: joy@joymercer.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2019 <br /> Township of Residence: Bingham <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Orange County Board of Equalization and Review; NC State Bar Association; DC Bar <br /> Association; PA Bar; NJ Bar; MESDA <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> Orange County Board of Equalization and Review <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I am a small business owner and a practicing tax lawyer. I have a law degree and a masters of <br /> law in taxation. I have been practicing law since 1980 and have had my own law firm from 2003 <br /> to 2018. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I would like to give back to the community and help it develop policies for the benefit of all <br /> members of Orange County. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> Not sure how to answer this as I don't know the viewpoints of the current board members. <br /> However, I can bring 40 years of advising all forms of business (for profit and not); and 30 yrs of <br /> managing and running small businesses. Each entity sought to be a productive member of the <br /> local community and give back to the community. I have been an active member of state and <br /> national bar associations and local non-profit organizations for 40 years. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />