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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: February 10, 2026 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 5 <br /> SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Board — Appointments Discussion <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 <br /> Member and Applicant Summary Sheet <br /> Applications of Persons Recommended <br /> Membership Roster <br /> Applicant Interest List <br /> No Other Eligible Applicants <br /> Annual Work Plan <br /> PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Advisory Board works cohesively with the County's <br /> Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange <br /> County as a competitive location for business opportunities. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints all ten (10) members, with representatives from <br /> various fields. <br /> The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Joy Mercer Entrepreneur Second Full Term 06/30/2029 <br /> Daniel Rawlins Agriculture Partial Term 06/30/2027 <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <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 />