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13 <br /> NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Dr. Timothy At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2027 <br /> Feeney <br /> Pursuant to G.S. 18B-700, the Board of Commissioners shall designate a member of the local <br /> ABC Board to serve as Chair. Judson Williamson (current Chair) has volunteered to be appointed <br /> as Chair for another year with support from the ABC Board members. <br /> One of the following ABC Board members may be designated as Chair: <br /> NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION EXPIRATION <br /> DATE <br /> Jennifer Sykes At-Large 06/30/2027 <br /> Judson Williamson At-Large 06/30/2027 <br /> current Chair <br /> Mike Zito At-Large 06/30/2026 <br /> Melvin Green At-Large 06/30/2026 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Commissioner Carter said she also liked Dr. Pankratz's application. She asked what the <br /> ABC Board's reasoning was for recommending Dr. Feeney. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if Dr. Pankratz is serving on any other board. <br /> Tara May said she is not sure of the exact discussion the ABC Board had when deciding <br /> who to recommend. She said she can get more information to bring this back if the Board would <br /> like. She said Dr. Pankratz has applied for the Opioid Advisory Committee but has not been <br /> appointed. <br /> Chair Bedford said, having served on the ABC Board in the past, they give a lot of thought <br /> to who they recommend. She asked when the next vacancy on the ABC Board would be. <br /> Tara May said June 30, 2026. <br /> Chair Bedford said she would like to support their recommendation. <br /> Commissioner McKee agreed. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicant. The Board also agreed <br /> to appoint Judson Williamson as chair. <br /> Tara May said she would relay the Board's support for Dr. Pankratz for the next vacancy. <br /> 7. Animal Services Advisory Board <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of <br /> County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animal services in <br /> Orange County, and to work with the Animal Services Director on various policy concerns and <br /> issues regarding County animal services. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all thirteen (13) members with representation <br /> from various related fields and municipalities. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br />