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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:October 9, 2012
Action Agenda
Item No.3
SUBJECT:
Specific Policiesfor Board of County Commissioner Advisory Boards
DEPARTMENT:PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)No
County Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):INFORMATION CONTACT:
Specific Policies For:
Orange Unified Transportation BoardJohn Roberts, 245-2318
Agricultural Preservation Board
Animal Services Advisory Board
Visitors Bureau
Planning Board
Commission for the Environment
PURPOSE:
To reviewand comment onthe final draftsof the board-specific policies for six
advisory boards.
BACKGROUND:
On February 21, 2012 the Board of Commissioners approved the General
Advisory Board Policy and authorized the County Attorney to 1) work with staff of various
departments tocreate specific policy documents that apply to and govern each individual
advisoryboard and 2) bringthe policies forward to the BOCC forreview.The attached policies
have been completed and are ready for Board of Commissioners’ review and comment. The
intent of these policies is to give guidance to department staff and to direct the advisory boards
in the performance of their duties, establishing their membership, establishing their charge and
goals, and establishing their procedures for debate and discussion.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
The Manager recommends the Boardreview and comment onthe
specific policies for thesixadvisory boards.
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Orange Unified Transportation (OUT) BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION I:SCOPE
A.Purpose
1.
To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County
Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and
procedures governing the Orange Unified Transportation (OUT) Board.
2.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory
board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity in regards to
planning and programming transportation infrastructure improvements
and other County transportation planning initiatives, as determined by
the Board of Commissioners.
B.Authority
1.
North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards.
2.
The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying
policy document to which the OUTBoard, in addition to this policy and
procedure document, is subject. The Orange County Advisory Board
Policy is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”.
3.
In the event that there is a conflict between the Orange County
Advisory Board Policy and this Policies and Procedures document this
Policies and Procedures document shall control.
C.Charge
1.
The OUT Board is charged with advising the Board of County
Commissioners on the planning and programming of transportation
infrastructure improvements and other County transportation planning
initiatives, as directed by the Board.
2.
From time to time the OUT Board may be directed to provide input on
regulations on which the Planning Board has primary statutory and
local ordinance advisory duties. In such instances, the OUT Board
shall serve in anadvisory capacity tothe Planning Board.
SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A.Goals
The Transportation Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes the
County’s goals for transportation planning and provides guidance for the OUT
Board, Planning Board, Board of County Commissioners, and staff.
B.Objectives
The OUTBoard shall:
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1.
Identify and provide prioritization recommendations ontheCounty’s
roadway and transit needs.
2.
Assist in development and review of updates to the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
3.
Provide recommendations to the Board regarding Federal and State
legislation affecting transportation in Orange County.
4.
Provide recommendations on innovative techniques and methods to
improve the efficiency and capacity of existing and future
transportation systems.
5.
Carry out special projects as assigned by the Board ofCommissioners.
6.
Serve as anadvisory body to the Administrative Staff of the Orange
Public Transit (OPT) System. The roles of assistance may include but
are not limited to being:
a.
A forum to discuss relevant issues related to public transportation;
b.
An advocate in promoting new or expanded transit services;
c.
Sounding board on program operations, goal setting and
monitoring;
d.
As a guardian of passenger rights for the general public and
special targeted populations; and
e.
When directed by the BOCC, recommends NCDOT grants,
contracts, and studies that affect the current or future service
levels of public transportation in Orange County.
SECTION III:MEMBERSHIP
A.Authority
1.
North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to
appoint members to and remove members from those advisory boards.
In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes certain general conditions to which applicants and
members of advisory boards should conform.
B.Composition
1.
The OUT Boardis composed offourteen (1413)voting members.
2.
TheOUTBoard is composed of zero (0)alternate members.
3.
Members shall represent (demographic, geographic, cultural and
professional characteristics):
a.
Seven members, one from each township:
Little River Township
Cedar Grove Township
Cheeks Township
Hillsborough Township
Eno Township
Bingham Township
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Chapel Hill Township
b.
FourThreemembers from the following advisory boards having
transportation interests:
Commission for the Environment
Economic Development Commission
Planning Board
c.
Threeat-large members with expertise or specific interests in
the following areas:
Bicycle transportation
Pedestrian access and safety
Public Transit
4.
Appointed members shall serve a term of three years with initial terms
staggered as follows:
a.
The following five members shall serve an initial term of one
year; thereafter three years:
i.
Little River Township representative
ii.
Bingham Township representative
iii.
Chapel Hill Township representative
iv.
Orange County Commission for the Environment
representative
v.
Pedestrian access and safety advocate
b.
The following fourthreemembers shall serve an initial term of
two years; thereafter three years:
i.
Cheeks Township representative
ii.
Eno Township representative
iii.
Public Transit advocate
c.
The following five members shall serve an initial term of three
years:
i.
Cedar Grove Township representative
ii.
Hillsborough Township representative
iii.
Orange County Economic Development Commission
representative
iv.
Planning Board representative
v.
Bicycle transportation advocate
5.
TheOUT Board shall elect by majority vote a Chair and Vice Chair
from among its members at a meeting in June of each year.
SECTION IV.MEETINGS
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A.Staffing
1.
Orange County staff may serve a support function to the OUT Board
upon the approval of the Orange County Manager.
B.Agendas
1.
Items for agendas shall be approved by the OUT Board Chair and
Orange County staff.
C.Date, Time, and Location of Regular Meetings
1.
Regular meetings of the OUT Board shall be held as needed to
address items that require Board action consistent with its Charge and
Duties identified herein. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of
the month. The start time and location of the meeting shall be included
on the agenda and shall typically be 7:00 p.m. at the Orange County
West Campus Office Building located at 131 West Margaret Lane,
Hillsborough. The OUT Board Chair, in consultation with staff, shall
have the authority to change the start time and location of a regular
meeting to meet any special circumstances, provided the information is
included on the distributed agenda.
SECTION V. ORIENTATION
A.Attendance
1.
Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Planning
and Inspectionsdepartment to familiarize the advisory board members
with the operation of County government, the Planning and Inspections
department rules, and the operating procedures of the advisory board.
2.
Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation
withinsix weeks of his or her appointment.
SECTION VI. BY-LAWS
A.By-Laws
1.
Any Bylaws adopted by the OUT Board are void and no further bylaws
shall be adopted. Procedure shall be governed solely by this policy
document and the General Advisory Board Policy Document.
2.
Should theOUT Board determine modifications to policies and
procedures are necessary, the OUT Board may petition the Board of
County Commissioners for such modifications.
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AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATIONBOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION I:SCOPE
A.Purpose
1.
To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County
Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and
procedures governing the Agricultural PreservationBoard.
2.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory
board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity torecommend
programs, studies, Voluntary Agricultural Districts and other emerging
issues or topics of interestconcerning agriculture and agricultural
preservation.
B.Authority
1.
North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards.
2.
Chapter 106, Article 61 of the North Carolina General Statutes
governing preservation of farmland.
3.
Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances.
4.
The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying
policy document to which the Agricultural PreservationBoard, in
addition to this policy and procedure document, is subject. The
Orange County Advisory Board Policy is attached hereto as “Exhibit
A”.
5.
In the event that there is a conflict between Chapter 48 of the Orange
County Code of Ordinances, the Orange County Advisory Board
Policy,and this Policies and Procedures document this Policies priority
shall be as follows; Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of
Ordinances, this Policies and Procedures document, the Orange
County Advisory Board Policy.
C.Charge
1.
The charge of the Agricultural Preservation Boardis as follows:
Itis the expressed policy of Orange County and the Agricultural
Preservation Board to conserve, protect and encourage the preservation
and improvement of agricultural land within the County boundaries as a
critical component of the County’s cultural and rural character and its
economy by virtue of the production of food, fiber and other products.
(Code of Ordinances, Chapter48-3)
SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A.Goals
1.
The Agricultural Preservation Board shall work to:
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i.reduce the loss of productive andexisting farmland by
promoting agricultural values and general welfare of the County,
ii.recognize the existence of important farmlands by seeking to
minimize risks of nuisance suits that arise from the onset of
other land uses,
iii.encourage participation in voluntary programsto preserve and
protect farmland from non-farm development, and
iv.increase identity and awareness of the agricultural community,
and its role in the economic and cultural quality of life for all
County residents.
B.Objectives
1.
The Agricultural PreservationBoard shallundertake the following
objectives toward these goals:
2.
Develop recommendations for implementation of the Voluntary
Agricultural Districts and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts
programs, including making recommendations for approval of farms
applying for designation in Agricultural Districts; certify qualifying
farmland for such Districts as defined in the Voluntary Farmland
Protection Program Ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Section 48-7);
review and make recommendations concerning amendments to this
ordinance; develop public education programs and materials to
promote agriculture and agricultural preservation;review and approve
the form of the agreement for Voluntary Agricultural Districts; conduct
public hearings andhold joint public hearings with the Board of County
Commissioners on public projects likely to have an impact on
agricultural operations within Orange County; consider appeals to
decisions on Voluntary Agricultural Districts (as provided in COO,
Chapter 48-8); hold public hearings if action is taken to condemn any
certified farms and qualifying farmland (Chapter48-11); advise the
Board of County Commissioners on projects, programs or issues likely
to have an impact on the agricultural economy or activities within the
County that will affect Agricultural Districts; develop studies, plans and
reports as directed by the Board of Commissioners or State of North
Carolina; consult with other agencies involved in the preservation or
production of agriculture as needed; develop an annual report to the
N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, Board of Commissioners and others
on the status of the Voluntary Agricultural District program; perform
other related tasks and duties and pursue other research and advise
on other topics as directed by the Board of Commissioners; and
provide recommendations and input on the Orange County Agricultural
Development and Protection Plan and Lands Legacy Program, as per
Chapter48, section 48.5(e)(9) of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION III:MEMBERSHIP
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A.Authority
1.
North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to
appoint members to and remove members from those advisory boards.
In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes certain general conditions to which applicants and
members of advisory boards should conform.
2.
Agricultural Board membership and authority is also granted and
addressed by N.C. General Statutes 106-735 through 106-744 and
Chapter 153A, and Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances.
B.Composition
1.
See Chapter 48, Orange County Code of Ordinances.
SECTION IV.MEETINGS
A.Staffing
1.
Orange County staff from the Department of Environment, Agriculture,
Parks and Recreation shall serve as staffsupport to the Agricultural
Preservation Board, contingent upon the approval of the Orange
County Manager.
B.Agendas
1.
Items for agendas shall be approved by theAgricultural Preservation
Board Chair and staff.
2.
Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the third Wednesday of
each month at a time and location established by the Board. The
Board may also choose to meet bi-monthly by cancelling regular
meetings in selected months, as part of the annual adoption of the
meeting schedule. When the regular meeting day falls on a holiday, the
Board may call a special meeting.
3.
Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by written request by
two members of the Board, submitted to the Board or the Chair.
Written or oral notice of meetings shall be given to all members at least
48 hours prior to the meeting and shall state the time, place and
purpose of the meeting.
4.
Quorum: A quorum shall consist of a majority of the appointed voting
members (50%, plus one) of the Board.All issues shall be decided by
a majorioty vote of the Board, except as otherwise stated herein or in
the Code of Ordinances, Section 48.
5.
Records: the Board shall keep meeting summaries or minutes of the
proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question, or
if absent of failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records
of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be filed
in the office of the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and
Recreation and shall be a public record.
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6.
Cancellation: The Board may cancel meetings when there is no
business for the Board or lack of a quorum is determined, by notice
from the Chair or staff provided at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled
meeting.
SECTION V. ORIENTATION
A.Attendance
1.
Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Department
of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreationand/or the officers
of the Board to familiarize the advisory board members with the
operation of County government, and the operating procedures of the
advisory board.
2.
Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation
within eightweeks of his or her appointment and participate in at least
onesite tour or visit (as deemed practical)
SECTION VI. BY-LAWS
A.By-Laws
1.
Any Bylaws adopted by the Agricultural Preservation Boardare void
and no furtherbylaws shall be adopted. Procedure shall be governed
solely by this policy document and the General Advisory Board Policy
Document – as well as the Board rules and procedures found in the
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 48.
2.
Should the Agricultural Preservation Boarddetermine modifications to
policies and procedures are necessary the Boardmay petition the
Board of County Commissioners for such modifications, to be made to
this document and the Code of Ordinances, as applicable.
Appendix 1 – Text of Chapter48.6 and Map of VAD Regions
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ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORYBOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION I:SCOPE
A.Purpose
1.
To establish a policy and procedure whereby the Orange County
Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and
procedures governing the Animal Services AdvisoryBoard.
2.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners mayappoint an advisory
board whose duty is to work with Animal Services staff and serve
County Commissioners in an advisory capacity regarding animal
services in Orange County.
B.Authority
1.
North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards.
2.
The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying
policy document to which the Animal Services Advisory Board, in
addition to this policy and procedure document, is subject. The
Orange County Advisory Board Policy is attached hereto as “Exhibit
A”.
3.
In the event that there is a conflict between the Orange County
Advisory Board Policy and this Policies and Procedures document this
Policies and Procedures document shall control.
C.Charge
The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is as follows:
1.
To advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern
regarding animal issues and animals services in Orange County.
2.
To work with the Animal Services Director (or designee) on various
policy concerns and issues regarding County animal services.
3.
To carry out duty to hear Potentially Dangerous Dog Declaration
appeals as proscribed by N.C. Gen. Stat. §67-4.1(c).
SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A.Goals
1.
The Animal Services Advisory Board shall work with the Animal
Services Director and designated staff to ensure quality animal
services within Orange County.
2.
The Animal Services Advisory Board shall work collaboratively with the
Animal Services Director and staff.
B.Objectives
1.
Advise the Board of County Commissionersonanimal services as
such.
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2.
Advise the Board of County Commissioners on the health, safety and
quality of lifeas it relates to animals in Orange County.
3.
Conduct fair and impartial hearings of appeals of potentially dangerous
dog declaration and any other appeals as may be required by the
Animal Services Department.
SECTION III:MEMBERSHIP
A.Authority
1.
North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to
appoint members to and remove members from those advisory boards.
In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes certain general conditions to which applicants and
members of advisory boards should conform.
B.Composition
1.
The Animal Services Advisory Board is composed of twelve (12)voting
members.
2.
Members shall represent:
a.
The Townships of Carrboro (1), Chapel Hill (1) and Hillsborough
(1);
b.
Three (3) at-large representatives, two (2) of which reside in the
unincorporated areas of the county;
c.
Two (2) veterinarians, one of which shall be the veterinarian
serving on the Orange County Board of Health;
d.
Three (3) county residents whose experience demonstrates a
commitment to animal welfare and/or advocacy;
e.
One (1) professional animal handler, trainer or technician with a
recognized credential or certification.
SECTION IV.MEETINGS
A.Staffing
1.
Orange County staff may serve a support function to advisory boards
upon the approval of the Orange County Manager.
SECTION V. COMMITTEES
1.
Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeal Committee
a.
Three (3) members of the Animal Services Advisory Board,
selected by the Board Chair and approved by the board as a
whole, shall form a Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeal
Committee to satisfy Orange County’s obligation under Chapter
67 of the North CarolinaGeneral Statute.
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b.
At least one (1) member shall be a veterinarian and one (1)
shall be a member whose position is based upon residency.
c.
The responsibility ofthis committee is to determine whether or
not a potentially dangerous dog declaration is warranted based
upon the definition(s) set out by the North Carolina General
Statute.
d.
The Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeal Committee shall be
convened as needed by the Animal Services Director.
e.
In the event that a member is unable to attend within the
timeline mandated by the North Carolina General Statute, the
Animal Services Director may designate another voting member
of the Animal Services Advisory Board to fill his or her place.
2.
Other Appeal Committees
a.
Committees for other appeals (e.g., adoption denials) may be
formed as needed.
b.
These committees shall have no fewer than three members and
themembersshall be appointed by the Chair of the Animal
Services Advisory Board.
c.
A chair for such an appeal committee shall be designated by the
Chair of the Animal Services Advisory Board.
d.
The appeal committee chair shall be responsible for
coordinating with the Animal Services Director to ensure that
any such appeal is conducted in a timely and a judicious
manner.
SECTION VI.ORIENTATION
A.Attendance
1.
Within three months of his or her appointment, each member shall
attend an orientation presented by the Animal ServicesAdvisory Chair
(or another officer) and the Animal Services Director (or designated
staff)to familiarize the advisory board members with the operation of
County government, the department organization and policies, and the
operating procedures of the advisory board.
SECTION VII. BY-LAWS
A.By-Laws
1.
Any bylaws adopted by the Animal Services Advisory Board are void
and no further bylawsshall be adopted. Procedure shall be governed
solely by this policy document and the General Advisory Board Policy
Document.
Should the Animal Services Advisory Board determine modifications to
2.
policies and procedures are necessary the Animal Services Advisory
Board may petition the Board of County Commissioners for such
modifications.
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CHAPEL HILL ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU BOARD POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
SECTION I:SCOPE
A.
Purpose
1.To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County
Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and
procedures governing the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Board.
2.The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory
board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Chapel Hill
/Orange County Visitors BureauBoard.
B.
Authority
1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards.
2. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying
policy document to which the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors
Bureau Board, in addition to this policy and procedure document, is
subject. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy is attached hereto
as “Exhibit A”.
3. In the event that there is a conflict between the Orange County
Advisory Board Policy and this Policies and Procedures document this
Policies and Procedures document shall control.
C.
Charge
1. The charge of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board is
as follows: To develop and coordinate visitor services in Orange
County and to implement marketing programs that will enhance the
economic activity and quality of life in the community.
The purpose for which the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Board was formed:The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
(VB) was established in 1982 as a department of county government
for the purpose of developing year-round sustainable tourism for the
towns that comprise Orange County in a manner favorable to impact
its economic well -being. The board’s purpose is to serve in an
advisory capacity to Orange County government by adopting an
annual marketing plan and program of work for Visitor Bureaustaff as
necessary to carry out the Visitor Bureau’s mission as stated above
and below.
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SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A.
Goals
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors BureauBoardshallposition
1.
Orange County as a desirable meeting and vacation destination to
select visitor markets with careful consideration of the needs and
assets of the communities that comprise Orange County
To work in cooperation with community organizations to achieve an
2.
effective, coordinated and comprehensive marketing program with
high-quality collateral materials, on-line programs, and visitor services.
To serve as a county wide leader in developing strategies for
3.
consistently providing quality visitor services to travelers who visit
Orange County.
To encourage longer stays, increased spending and repeat visits of
4.
travelers to Orange County.
To examine the range of visitor services available, to identify unmet
5.
needs and to encourage private businesses to meet those needs, as
appropriate.
To operate in a manner that contributes to the economic development
6.
and quality of life that comprises Orange County.
B.
Objectives
1.To establish the Bureau as the premier destination marketing
organization in the region.By highlighting the Orange County towns of
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and surrounding Efland. Improving
the promotion of Orange County will inevitably enhance the promotions
and quality of tourism opportunities throughout the county. The
marketing initiatives will create awareness of the tourism assets of
Orange County; increase the level of interest in Chapel
Hill/Carrboro/Hillsborough destinations for leisure travel; and increase
the level of interest in Orange County as a destination for business
meetings and conferences.
SECTION III:MEMBERSHIP
A.
Authority
1.North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to
appoint members to and remove members from those advisory boards.
In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes certain general conditions to which applicants and
members of advisory boards should conform.
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B.
Composition
QTYRepresentation
1 Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
1 Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
1 Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
1 UNC– Chapel Hill
2 Orange County Lodging Assoc. (rep hotel under 100 & over
100 rooms)
1 Town of Chapel Hill Council
1 Town of Hillsborough Council
1 Town of Carrboro Council
1 North Carolina H.S. Athletic Association
1 EDC Board– Orange County
1 Board of County Commissioners
1 Orange County Arts Commission Board Liaison
1 EDC – Town of Chapel Hill (ex-officio)
1 EDC – Town of Carrboro (ex-officio)
1 Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership (ex-officio)
1 At-large
SECTION IV.MEETINGS
A.
Staffing
1.Orange County staff may, upon the approval of the Orange County
Manager, serve support functions as follows:
a.Administrative Duties, meeting minutes
SECTIONV. ORIENTATION
A.
Attendance
1.Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Orange
County Stafffor familiarize the advisory board members with the
operation of County government, the Visitor Bureau’s Department
rules, and the operating procedures of the advisory board.
2.Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation
within six weeks of his or her appointment and participate in at least
one meeting with the staff.
SECTION VI.BY-LAWS
A.
By-Laws
1.Any Bylaws adopted by theChapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Board are void and no further bylaws shall be adopted. Procedure
shall be governed solely by this policy document and the General
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Advisory Board Policy Document.
2.Should theChapel Hill/Orange County VisitorsBureau Board
determine modifications to policies and procedures are necessary the
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board may petition the
Board of County Commissioners for such modifications.
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PLANNING BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION I:SCOPE
A.
Purpose
1.To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County
Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and
procedures governing the PlanningBoard.
2.The Orange CountyBoard of Commissioners may appoint an advisory
board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity to Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
B.
Authority
1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards.
2. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying
policy document to which the Planning Board, in addition to this policy
and procedure document, is subject. The Orange County Advisory
Board Policy is attached heretoas “Exhibit A”.
3. In the event that there is a conflict between the Orange County
Advisory Board Policy and this Policies and Procedures document this
Policies and Procedures document shall control.
C.
Charge
1. The charge of the Planning Board is contained in Section 1.6.3 of the
Orange County Unified Development Ordinance.
The purpose for which the Planning Board was formed:to serve in an
advisory capacity to the Orange County Board of Commissioners in
regards to planning, zoning, and subdivision matters, as provided in
Section 1.6.3 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance.
SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A.
Goals
The PlanningBoardshallcarry out the duties contained in Section
1.
1.6.3 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance to the best
of its ability.
Objectives
B.
1.Acting under the directives of the Board of County Commissioners and
withCounty staff, the Planning Board shall pursue the duties contained
in Section 1.6.3 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance.
SECTION III:MEMBERSHIP
A.
Authority
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1.North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to
appoint members to and remove members from those advisory boards.
In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes certain general conditions to which applicants and
members of advisory boards should conform.
B.
Composition
1.
Planning Board composition isdetailed in Section 1.6.1 of the Orange
County Unified Development Ordinance. Additional membership
requirements are listed in said Section of the UDO.
2.
The Planning Board does not have alternate members.
C.
Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
1.The Planning Board shall elect by majority vote a Chair and Vice Chair
from among its members at the regular meeting in January of each
year.
2.Chair and Vice Chair terms of office shall correspond to the
requirements of the Orange County Advisory Board Policy.
3.The Secretary of the Planning Board shall be the Planning Director or
his/herdesignee.
4.The Chair and Secretary shall ensure that each Planning Board
member is presented with a copy of the Planning Board’s charge,
scope of authority, membership responsibilities, and code of conduct
when the Planning Board member is appointed to thePlanning Board.
SECTION IV.MEETINGS
A.
Staffing
1.
The Planning Director shall perform the duties set forth in Section
1.6.4 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance.
B.
Agendas
1.
Items for agendas shall be approved by the Planning Board Chair and
staff.
2.
The designated staff will develop and distribute to each member an
agenda listing the matters to be considered at upcoming advisory
board meetings. The regular meeting agenda and materials shall be
distributed at least seven (7) calendar days beforethe regular meeting
C.
Date, Time, and Location of Regular Meetings
1.Regular Meetings of the Planning Board shall be held on the first
Wednesday of each month. The start time and location of the meeting
shall be included on the agenda and shall typically be7:00 p.m. at the
Orange County West Campus Office Building located at 131 West
Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The Planning Board Chair, in
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consultation with staff, shall have the authority to change the start time
and location of a regular meeting to meet any special circumstances,
provided the information is included on the distributed agenda.
D.Notice of Meetings
1.Notice of regular Planning Board meetings and agendas shall be made
available to all members and interested parties, and to any person who
requests such notice, at least seven (7) days in advance of the
meeting by e-mail and by posting on the Orange County government
website.
2.Notice of public hearings shall conform to the notice requirements of
Section 2.3.6 and/or 2.8.7, as applicable, of the Orange County Unified
Development Ordinance.
3.Agenda materials for public hearings shall be distributed to Planning
Board members and posted on the Orange County government
website for interested parties a minimum of ten (10) calendar days
prior to the publichearing.
SECTION V. ORIENTATION
A.
Attendance
1.Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Orange
County Staff to familiarize the advisory board members with the
operation of County government, the Planning Department rules, and
the operating procedures of the advisory board.
2.Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation
within sixweeks of his or her appointment and participate in at least
one meeting with the staff.
SECTION VI.BY-LAWS
A.
By-Laws
1.Any Bylaws adopted by the Planning Board are void and no further
bylaws shall be adopted. Procedure shall be governed solely by this
policy document and the General Advisory Board Policy Document.
2.Should the Planning Board determine modifications to policies and
procedures are necessary thePlanning Board may petition the Board
of County Commissioners for such modifications.
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ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION I: SCOPE
A.Purpose
1.To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County
Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and
procedures governing the Commission for the Environment.
2.The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory
board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity on matters
affecting the environment, with particular emphasis on environmental
protection.
B.Authority
1.North Carolina General Stature 153A-76 grants boards of
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards.
2.The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying
policy document to which the Commission for the Environment, in
addition to this policy and procedure document, is subject. The
Orange County Advisory Board Policy is attached hereto as “Exhibit
A”.
3.In the event there is a conflict between the Orange County Advisory
Board Policy and this Policies and Procedures document this Policies
and Procedures document shall control.
C.Charge
1.The charge of the Commission for the Environment is to advise the
Orange County Board of Commissionerson matters affecting the
environment, with particular emphasis on environmental protection.
SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A.The Commission for the Environment shall have the following goals and
objectives:
1.To advise the Orange County Board of Commissionerswith regard to
environmental policy, with particular emphasis on environmental
protection.
2.To educate the public and local officials on environmental issues.
3.To perform special studies and projects on environmental questions as
requested by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
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4.To recommend environmental initiatives to the Orange County Board
of Commissioners.
5.To study changes in environmental science and environmental
regulations in the pursuit of itsduties.
6.To perform other duties as requested by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
SECTION III: MEMBERSHIP
A.Authority
1.North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county
commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to
appoint members to and remove members from those advisory
boards. In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of County
Commissioners hereby establishes certain general conditions to which
applicants and members of advisory boards should conform.
B.Composition
1.The Commission for the Environment is composed of fifteen voting
members.
2.The Commission for the Environment has no appointedalternate
members.
3.Five members shall have specific expertise in:
Air Quality
Biological Sciences
Engineering, (preferably in a field related to the environment)
Land Resources
Water Resources
4.Tenat-large members with some knowledge of environmental science
and/or environmental issues including, but not limited to experts in the
following fields:
Education
Energy
Law
Public Health
Public Policy
Solid Waste
Other areas that overlap with the five areas of specific expertise
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5. The Commission for the Environment shall have no appointed ex
officio members.
C.Officers
1.The elected officers of the Commission for the Environment shall
consist of a Chair and a Vice Chair.
D.Election Procedures and Terms of Office
1.The Officers shall be elected by the Commission for the Environment
from among its members at the regular meeting in November of each
year. They shalltake office at the following regular meeting.
2.The candidate for each office receiving a majority vote of the
Commission for the Environment members present shall be
declared elected.
3.The officers shall be elected for a term of one year. They shall be
eligible to succeed themselvesfor not more than three consecutive
terms.
4.Appointment to serve for any actual period of one (1) year or more will
constitute a full term.Appointment for any actual period of less than
one (1) year will constitute a partial or unexpired term.
SECTIONIV. MEETINGS
A.Staffing
1.Orange County staff may serve a support function to advisory boards
upon the approval of the Orange County Manager.Upon the approval
of the Manager, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks
and Recreation(DEAPR) shall serve as staff to the Commission for
the Environment.DEAPR shall keep all minutes and records of the
Commission for the Environment and provide proper and legal notice
of regular and special meetings to members of the public.
B.Agendas
1.Items for agendas shall be approved by the Commission for the
Environment Chair and staff.
2.All business to be considered shall be listed on the agenda. To secure
such consideration, a request must be received by the Chair at
least seven days before any regular scheduled meeting. No other
business may be considered except by majority voteof the Board
members present. All special business or items not specifically noted
on the regular meeting agenda may be deferred by the Commission for
the Environment until the next regular meeting date.
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3.The order of business at regular meetings shall be:
a. Callto order.
b. Considerationof additions or changes to the agenda.
c. Callfor approval of minutes of previous meeting.
d. Considerationof remaining items on the agenda.
e. Adjournment.
4.All meetings of the Commission for the Environment shall be open to
the general public.
5.The vote of a majority of those members present shall be sufficient to
decide all matters before the Commission for the Environment, provided
a quorum is present. During a meeting the members may decide to
postpone a final decision to allow a document to be finalized for further
consideration and to be voted upon via electronic mail (email), as long
as the voting records are documentedand included in the minutes of
the next regularly scheduled meeting.
6.For procedures not covered by these rulesor the Orange County
Advisory Board Policy, the Commission for the Environment shall follow
the rules contained in Roberts Rules of Order,Revised.
C.Date, Time and Location of Regular Meetings
1.Regular meetings of the Commission for the Environment shall be held
the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Human
Services Center inChapel Hillor the Environment and Agriculture
Center in Hillsborough, or other place within Orange County designated
by the Chair. The meetingsshall adjourn not later than 9:30 p.m. unless
extended for the meeting in session by vote of the members.
D.Special Meetings
1.Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by the written request
of at least three other members of the Commission for the Environment.
The notice of such a meeting shall specify the purposes of the meeting
and no other business may be considered except by unanimous
consent of the Commission for the Environment members present.
E.Meeting Notice
1.DEAPRshall give a minimum of five days notice for both regular and
special meetings.
SECTION V.ORIENTATION
A.Attendance
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1.Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Department
of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) to
familiarize the advisory board members with the operation of County
government, the DEAPR policies and procedures, and the operating
procedures of the advisory board.
2.Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation
within five weeks of his or her appointment and participate in at least
one tour of locations relevant to the business of the Commission for
the Environment.
SECTION VI. BY-LAWS
A.By-Laws
1.Any Bylaws adopted by the Commission for the Environment are void
and no further bylaws shall be adopted. Procedure shall be governed
solely by this policy document and the General Advisory Board Policy
document.
Should the Commission for the Environment determine modifications
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to policies and procedures are necessary the Commission may petition
the Board of County Commissioners for such modifications.
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