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15 <br /> 7. Arts Commission -Appointment 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 /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Celia Gibbs UNC Student One Year Term 06/30/2025 <br /> Representative <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 03/31/2027 Vacant since 03/31/2024 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. <br /> 8. Economic Development Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Advisory Board works cohesively with the <br /> County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position <br /> Orange County as a competitive location for business opportunities. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members, with representation from <br /> various fields. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Elise Tyler Tourism Second Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Dr. Jane Saiers Agriculture Second Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Estella Johnson Core Business Second Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Community <br /> Emilee Collins Core Business First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Community <br /> Joy Mercer Entrepreneur First Full Term 06/30/2026 <br /> Lisa Ka lie Non-profit Agency First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br />