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24 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said that Elizabeth Bronson is also on the Planning Board and that <br /> the Board did not want to have the same individuals on both boards. She recommended Jeff <br /> Scott and Leto Copeley. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Jeff Scott. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said that Leto Copeley is not interested in the position. <br /> The Board agreed to keep re-advertising for the At-Large position currently held by <br /> Elizabeth Bronson. <br /> 9. Parks and Recreation Council —Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Parks and Recreation Council. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Parks and Recreation Council consults with and advises the Department <br /> of Environment, Agriculture, Parks, and Recreation, and the Board of County Commissioners on <br /> matters affecting parks planning, development, and operation, recreation facilities, policies, and <br /> programs, and public trails and open space. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints twelve (12) members, with representatives from <br /> each of the County's townships and municipalities, and two (2) non-voting youth delegates. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Louise Flinn Bingham Township Second Full Term 03/31/2029 <br /> Navya Sharma Youth Delegate (non- First Full Term 03/31/2029 <br /> voting) rea ointment <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION DATE <br /> Carrboro City 03/31/2027 Vacant since 08/14/2025 <br /> Limits <br /> At-Large 03/31/2028 Vacant since 02/02/2026 <br /> Little River 03/31/2026 Vacant since 10/20/2025 <br /> Township <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> Commissioner Carter noted Navya Sharma's attendance issues. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the attendance policy should apply to youth. <br /> Tara May said that is up to the Board. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she supported Navya Sharma. <br /> Chair Hamilton said that advisory boards now know that the Board will be looking at <br /> attendance. She said if they get feedback about barriers to attendance, they can adjust. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that staff should remind the youth delegates of the attendance <br /> expectations. <br /> Laura Jensen said one nuance is that youth delegate positions are non-voting. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br />