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49 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN <br /> Board/Commission Name: Planning Board <br /> Report Period: January 2024-December 2024 <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their <br /> boards and commissions and welcomes input from various boards and commissions <br /> throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and <br /> back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but <br /> not as a substitute for, this form. <br /> Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Adam Beeman, Chair, (919) <br /> 563-0463, abeeman4784@yahoo.com (Note: the Planning Board elects a Chair and <br /> Vice-Chair every January; if the Chair changes in January 2025, the 2025 Chair would <br /> be the presenter) <br /> Primary County Staff Contact Person: Cy Stober, Planning Director; secondary <br /> contact: Perdita Holtz, Deputy Director— Long-Range Planning &Administration <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> Generally once per month for a regular meeting + optional Ordinance Review <br /> Committee (ORC) or training session (ORC or training sessions occur on the same <br /> evening as the regular meeting several times a year). <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> Under the authority of NC General Statute, the BOCC created the Planning Board to <br /> embark upon a continuing planning program, including but not limited to the preparation <br /> and maintenance of a Comprehensive Plan for Orange County, in protection of the <br /> public health, safety, and general welfare of present and future residents and <br /> businesses, landowners and visitors. The duties of the Planning Board are listed in <br /> Section 1.6.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance, and reflect the duties and <br /> responsibilities charged to all jurisdictions by NCGS 160D. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> In 2024, the Planning Board accomplished the following: <br />