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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: May 6, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-g <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of Amendments to the Orange County Board of County <br /> Commissioners Advisory Board Policy <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Advisory Board Policy (Tracked Changes) Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> (BOCC) Advisory Board Policy (Advisory Board Policy) as requested during the policy review <br /> discussion at the Board's Business meeting on March 18, 2025. <br /> BACKGROUND: During the last periodic review of the Advisory Board Policy on March 18, 2025, <br /> the Board requested staff develop language to limit appointments to no more than two (2) boards, <br /> with the exception of the Board of Equalization and Review. The Board also requested an <br /> amendment that would prevent concurring appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning <br /> Board. <br /> Suggested amendments to address the Board's requests are included on pages 4 and 5 of the <br /> amended Advisory Board Policy as attached and reads as follows: <br /> 6. No person may concurrently hold more than two (2) positions appointed by the Board of <br /> County Commissioners. This restriction does not impact an individual's service on the <br /> Board of Equalization and Review or short-term task forces or work groups. <br /> 7. No person may serve concurrently on the Orange County Planning Board and Orange <br /> County Board of Adjustment. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS <br /> We provide information and opportunities for engagement in a transparent manner so that <br /> all in our community have knowledge, understanding, and a voice. <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — INCLUSIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT <br /> We foster an environment in which all are welcomed, represented, and empowered to <br /> participate in and feel connected to their community. <br />