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16 arts, and acts as the granting panel for funding programs available to individual artists and non- profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. The Board of County Commissioners appoints fourteen (14)At-Large members and one (1) UNC Student who serves a one-year term. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Alexander Gast UNC Student One-year term 06/30/2026 Representative If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 03/31/2028 Vacant since 03/31/2025 Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended applicant. 7. Economic Development Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Advisory Board works cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business opportunities. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members, with representatives from various fields. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Dr. Ivy Taylor UNC Chapel Hill First Full Term 06/30/2028 Sharon Hill Core Business Core Business 06/30/2028 Community Camilla Hargett Core Business Core Business 06/30/2028 Community Community If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. Tara May introduced the item. Commissioner McKee suggested Dave Gephardt for one of the Core Business Community positions.