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42 <br /> 1 The Board requested that Nancy Freeman work with the County Manager and County <br /> 2 Attorney to determine the frequency of reports. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 5. Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board — Appointments <br /> 5 Discussion <br /> 6 The Board discussed appointments to the Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory <br /> 7 Board. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board is charged with <br /> 10 developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing <br /> 11 programs that enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seventeen (17) members, with representatives <br /> 14 from specific entities and fields. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 17 <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Karen M. Dehart NC High School Second Full Term 12/31/2028 <br /> Athletic Association <br /> Matt Hughes Town of Hillsborough First Full Term 12/31/2028 <br /> Board of (reappointment) <br /> Commissioners <br /> Ben Marklin Alliance for Historic First Full Term 12/31/2028 <br /> Hillsborough rea ointment <br /> David Economic First Full Term 12/31/2028 <br /> Yonkovich- Development Staff- (reappointment) <br /> Putnam Town of Chapel Hill <br /> 18 If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <br /> 19 <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Chapel Hill 06/30/2026 Vacant since 05/07/2025 <br /> Downtown <br /> Partnership Staff <br /> 20 <br /> 21 NOTE: There are no applicants eligible for this vacancy. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 Laura Jensen introduced the item. <br /> 24 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 6. Commission for the Environment—Appointments Discussion <br /> 27 The Board discussed appointments to the Commission for the Environment. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment advises the Board of Commissioners on <br /> 30 matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates the public <br /> 31 and local officials on environmental issues, performs special studies and projects, recommends <br />