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25 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended applicants. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to hold the vacant Resident with Lived Experience and <br /> the vacant At-Large or Employment Provider positions open for further recruitment. They <br /> discussed adding a youth representative. <br /> 7. Orange Unified Transportation Board —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) advises the Orange <br /> County Board of County Commissioners on the overall planning and programming of <br /> transportation improvements in the County. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members, with representation from <br /> each of the County's townships to the extent possible. There is also one (1) non-voting youth <br /> member. The OUTBoard does not make recommendations. <br /> The following positions are presented for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> BOCC Hillsborough Partial Term 09/30/2026 <br /> Appointee Township <br /> BOCC At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2027 <br /> Appointee <br /> If the positions listed above are filled, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Chair Bedford suggested Susan Gladin for the Hillsborough Township position. <br /> Commissioner Fowler suggested Kaji Rashad or Todd Orr for the At-Large position. <br /> Chair Bedford also suggested Kaji Rashad. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton had questions about Kaji Rashad's application. <br /> Commissioner Carter and Chair Bedford discussed the strengths of Kaji Rashad's <br /> application. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Susan Gladin and Kaji Rashad to the <br /> OUTBoard. <br /> 8. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Parks and Recreation Council consults with and advises <br /> the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, and the Board of County <br /> Commissioners on matters affecting parks planning, development and operation; recreation <br /> facilities, policies, and programs; and public trails and open space. <br />