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22 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: <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 /> NOTE: There are no applicants eligible for this vacancy. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br /> 5. Economic Development Advisory Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Advisory Board works cohesively with the <br /> County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position <br /> Orange County as a competitive location for business opportunities. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) 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 /> Joy Mercer Entrepreneur Second Full Term 06/30/2029 <br /> Daniel Rawlins Agriculture Partial Term 06/30/2027 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br /> 6. Orange County Planning Board —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Planning Board studies Orange County and the surrounding areas to <br /> determine objectives in the development of the County. It prepares and recommends plans to <br /> achieve that development, including the suggestion of policies, ordinances, and procedures. It <br /> reviews development applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. <br /> The Planning Board does not make recommendations for appointments. <br /> The following individuals and positions are presented for Board consideration: <br />