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32 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended candidates. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said Ellen Pearsall is eligible for the Town of Chapel Hill position. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Ellen Pearsall. <br /> 7. Board of Health—Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Board of Health. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Board of Health is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body for the Orange <br /> County Health Department. It is charged to protect and promote the public health of Orange County <br /> residents and is mandated by state law. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eleven (11) members with representatives from specific <br /> health-related professions and the public. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <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 /> If the individuals listed above are appointed,the following vacancy remains: <br /> POSITION EXPIRATION DATE VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> DESIGNATION <br /> Optometrist 06/30/2027 Vacant since 01/13/2026 <br /> Tara May introduced the item. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to appoint the recommended individuals. <br /> 8. Human Relations Commission—Appointments Discussion <br /> The Board discussed appointments to the Human Relations Commission. <br /> BACKGROUND:The Human Relations Commission studies and makes recommendations to the Board of <br /> County Commissioners concerning problems in the field of human relationships. The Commission seeks <br /> solutions to community issues that may create animosity and unrest, makes recommendations designed <br /> to promote goodwill and harmony among groups in the County, and addresses and attempts to remedy <br /> the violence, tensions, polarization, and other harm created through discrimination, bias, hatred, and <br /> inequity. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all twelve (12) members. <br />