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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 9, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8 <br /> SUBJECT: Commission for the Environment — Appointments Discussion <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 <br /> Members and Applicants Summary Sheet <br /> Applications for Persons Recommended <br /> Applications of Other Applicants <br /> Membership Roster <br /> Applicant Interest List <br /> Annual Work Plan <br /> PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Commission for the Environment. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners on <br /> matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates the public <br /> and local officials on environmental issues, performs special studies and projects, recommends <br /> environmental initiatives, and studies changes in environmental science and local and federal <br /> regulations. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) members, with representatives from <br /> various fields. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Margot Lester At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2027 <br /> Jeffrey Ran At-Large First Full Term 12/31/2027 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> At-Large 12/31/2025 Vacant since 05/12/2025. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br />