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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 9, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 5 <br /> SUBJECT: Agricultural Preservation Board — Appointments Discussion <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 <br /> Members and Applicants Summary Sheet <br /> Applications for Persons Recommended <br /> Applications of Other Applicants <br /> Membership Roster <br /> Applicant Interest List <br /> Annual Work Plan <br /> PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Agricultural Preservation Board is charged with promoting the economic <br /> and cultural importance of agriculture in the County and encouraging the voluntary preservation <br /> and protection of farmland for future production. It administers the County's Voluntary Farmland <br /> Protection Program ordinance and advises the Board of County Commissioners on a wide range <br /> of agricultural topics. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) members, including eight (8) At- <br /> Large members, and one (1) member from each of the seven (7) Agricultural Districts in the <br /> County. <br /> NOTE: Section 48-5. (b)(2) of the Orange County Code of Ordinances states that "Agricultural <br /> District representatives may be appointed and re-appointed as necessary to ensure that each <br /> Agricultural District is represented," meaning there are no term limits for the positions. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Mary Beth At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028 <br /> Miller (reappointment) <br /> Michael At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2028 <br /> Wagger <br />