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4/16/25, 11:08 AM Print Applicant for Orange County Boards and Commissions <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Benjamin King <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 111 Dillard St. <br /> �Carrboro, NC 27510 <br /> Phone: 704-223-2555 <br /> Email: bkco2020@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 12023 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residenc lCarrboro City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: IMale <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 18-34 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> ICMA (International City and County Management Association) Executive Board of UNC ICMA Student <br /> Chapter NCCCMA(North Carolina City and County Management Association) Notary Public <br /> Freemason, University Lodge #408 <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions Applied for: <br /> Human Relations Commission <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> My role in developing a Code of Ethics with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team at the Raleigh <br /> Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department highlights my commitment to ethical standards <br /> and inclusivity, aligning with the HRC's mission to promote equal treatment and personal dignity. <br /> Serving on the City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, I gained valuable experience in <br /> advisory roles and policy input, essential for the HRC's advisory functions. My work as a Program <br /> Leader with Rowan County YoungLife Capernaum demonstrated my dedication to community <br /> engagement and inclusive program development. As a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student <br /> specializing in local government, I am equipped with advanced knowledge of public policy, <br /> administrative processes, and community engagement strategies. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> am eager to serve on the Orange County Human Relations Commission because I am passionate <br /> about advancing equity and fostering inclusive communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to <br /> directly contribute to policies and initiatives that promote equal treatment and protect personal dignity. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> https://intranet.orangecountync.gov/boards/Printlndiv.asp?AppID=2145646492 1/2 <br />