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37 <br /> Tara May noted that Jeff Sykes is currently serving in an at-large position and is <br /> recommended to move to a Voluntary Agricultural District position that he is eligible for. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended applicants and approved <br /> the recommended members for reappointment. <br /> Animal Services Advisory Board —Appointment Discussion <br /> The Board discussed an appointment to the Animal Services Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Animal Services Advisory Board advises the Board of County <br /> Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animal services in Orange <br /> County and works with the Animal Services Director on various policy concerns and issues <br /> regarding County animal services. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all thirteen (13) members with representation from <br /> various related fields and municipalities. <br /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Rhonda At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028 <br /> Patterson <br /> If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Veterinarian 06/30/2028 Vacant since 06/30/2025 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Tara May noted that there is one applicant eligible for the vacant position. However, the <br /> Animal Services Advisory Board has not had an opportunity to review her application due to the <br /> timing of submission and their last meeting. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended applicant. <br /> Commissioner Fowler nominated Dr. Ashley Robinson to fill the remaining vacancy. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus. <br /> Arts Commission —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Arts Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Arts Commission recommends strategies to promote the artistic and <br /> cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of County Commissioners on matters <br /> involving the arts, and acts as the granting panel for funding programs available to individual <br /> artists and non-profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints fourteen (14)At-Large members and one (1) UNC <br /> Student who serves a one-year term. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br />