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3 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> May 15, 2025 <br /> Laura Jensen <br /> Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners <br /> 300 W. Tryon St. <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear Laura: <br /> The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) Advisory Board unanimously approved the <br /> recommendation of Alexander Gast as the FY26 UNC-Chapel Hill Student Liaison through electronic vote <br /> on Thursday, May 14, 2025. <br /> Alexander is a rising senior at UNC-Chapel Hill and, as a Thomas Wolfe Scholar, is involved in literary <br /> arts. He will be our 7th student liaison and will continue to offer invaluable input from the arts community <br /> of the campus. He will also work with our board to reenvision this liaison program as we examine how to <br /> make it a more impactful experience for our liaisons and the organization. <br /> We are currently working to fill our remaining vacant position with either a local teacher or artist of <br /> color,to both ensure leadership that is reflective of our community and be in compliance with the NC Arts <br /> Council as the Designated County Partner (DCP) for Orange County.As the DCP,we are required to have a <br /> minimum of 33% people of color on our board. <br /> On behalf of the OCAC Advisory Board,we greatly appreciate the commissioners' consideration of this <br /> appointment and request. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> WI—Z-- <br /> Katie Murray <br /> Director, Orange County Arts Commission <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION <br /> Eno Mill 1 437 Dimmocks Mill Road,Office 34 1 Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> 919.245.2335 1 www.artsorange.org I arts@orangecountync.gov <br />