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32 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 3 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended candidates. <br /> 4 Commissioner Bedford said Ellen Pearsall is eligible for the Town of Chapel Hill position. <br /> 5 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Ellen Pearsall. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 7. Board of Health—Appointments Discussion <br /> 8 The Board discussed appointments to the Board of Health. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 BACKGROUND: The Board of Health is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body for the Orange <br /> 11 County Health Department. It is charged to protect and promote the public health of Orange County <br /> 12 residents and is mandated by state law. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eleven (11) members with representatives from specific <br /> 15 health-related professions and the public. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> 18 <br /> NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> APPOINTMENT TERM DATE <br /> Dr. Rachel Royce Citizen/ Second Full Term 06/30/2029 <br /> Commissioner <br /> Appointment <br /> Dr. Shielda Nurse Third Full Term 06/30/2029 <br /> Rodgers <br /> Dr.Ann Brady Veterinarian First Full Term 06/30/2029 <br /> 19 <br /> 20 If the individuals listed above are appointed,the following vacancy remains: <br /> 21 <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION DATE VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION <br /> Optometrist 06/30/2027 Vacant since 01/13/2026 <br /> 22 <br /> 23 Tara May introduced the item. <br /> 24 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 8. Human Relations Commission—Appointments Discussion <br /> 27 The Board discussed appointments to the Human Relations Commission. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 BACKGROUND:The Human Relations Commission studies and makes recommendations to the Board of <br /> 30 County Commissioners concerning problems in the field of human relationships. The Commission seeks <br /> 31 solutions to community issues that may create animosity and unrest, makes recommendations designed <br /> 32 to promote goodwill and harmony among groups in the County, and addresses and attempts to remedy <br /> 33 the violence, tensions, polarization, and other harm created through discrimination, bias, hatred, and <br /> 34 inequity. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. <br />