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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 16, 2017
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-d
SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Board - Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendations—(See Attached sheet)
Applications for Persons Recommended
Attendance Records
Applicant Interest List
Applications for Persons on the Interest List
Economic Development Policies and Procedures
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to an extension of one year (Position #1) "Non-Profit Agency" for Delores
Bailey expiring 06/30/2018. (Extension of a term, is provided for in the "ORANGE
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS ADVISORY BOARD POLICY,
Section III, Item D6. REFER TO RECOMMENDATION MEMO).
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #4) "Entrepreneur" for Sharon Hill expiring
06/30/2020.
• Appointment to a second full term (Position #6) "Core Business Community" for Paige
Zinn expiring 06/30/2020.
• Appointment to an extension of one year (Position #7) "Core Business Community" for
Donald Bryan, Jr. expiring 06/30/2018. (Extension of a term, is provided for in the
"ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS ADVISORY BOARD
POLICY, Section III, Item D6. REFER TO RECOMMENDATION MEMO).
• Approve the "Designated Liaison" recommendation for Anthony Carey to the Chapel Hill /
Orange County Visitors Bureau. Partial term expiring 12/31/2017. (As noted on the
Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau abstract, this appointment would fill
vacant position #5)
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
1 Delores Bailey Non-Profit Agency 06/30/2018
(Extension of term for one
additional year)
4 Sharon Hill Entrepreneur 06/30/2020
6 Paige Zinn Core Business Community 06/30/2020
7 Donald Bryan, Jr. Core Business Community 06/30/2018
(Extension of term for one
2
additional year)
N/A Anthony Carey Designated Liaison to the 12/31/2017
Chapel Hill / Orange County
Visitors Bureau (Position #5
on the Visitors Bureau)
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County
residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating
disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making
appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Meeting Times: 8:00 am second Monday every other month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Meeting Place: Rotating Positions: 10 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Description: Work cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business
opportunities.
Delores Bailey Day Phone:919-967-8779 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/15/2012
1 Evening Phone:919-357-2700 Race:African American Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
109 N Graham Street FAX: 919-967-0710 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:delores.bailey@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Non-Profit Agency
Anthony Carey Day Phone:919-929-4000 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2017
2 Evening Phone:919-218-5918 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/21/2017
1152 Newberry Dr. FAX: 919-968-8527 Township: Alamance County Expiration: 06/30/2018
Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:acareyCasienahotel.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Tourism
Jim Kitchen Day Phone:919-801-5230 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/15/2012
3 Chair Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/17/2016
133 1/2 East Franklin Street FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2019
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:jim-0jimkitchen.org Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: UNC at Chapel Hill
Sharon Kill Day Phone: 7024295099 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/21/2017
4 Evening Phone:9199298920 Race:African American Current Appointment: 03/21/2017
301 Laurens Way FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:sharon @sharonhillinternational.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Entrepreneur
James watts Day Phone:919-265-8480 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/20/2015
5 Evening Phone:919-672-5838 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
4321 Hope Valley Dr. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2018
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:james@weaverstreetmarketcoop Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Agriculture
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Meeting Times: 8:00 am second Monday every other month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Meeting Place: Rotating Positions: 10 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Description: Work cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business
opportunities.
Paige Zinn Day Phone:919-929-0225 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/22/2015
6 Evening Phone:919-932-4802 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/22/2015
306 Rossburn Way FAX: 919-968-8278 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Chapel HIll NC 27516 E-mail:pzinn@jenningsco.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: I
Special Repr: Core Business Community
Donald Bryan Jr. Day Phone:919-880-1478 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/19/2012
7 Evening Phone:919-880-1478 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
400 Market Street FAX: 919-869-2702 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Suite 115 E-mail:drbCabpropnc.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Special Repr: Core Business Community
John Anderson Day Phone:919-918-4832 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/19/2016
8 Evening Phone:919-918-4851 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/19/2016
113 Hogan Woods Circle FAX: 919-918-4851 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:john.anderson @wellsfargo.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Core Business Community
Keith Coleman Day Phone:9197322171 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2017
g Evening Phone:9192181853 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/21/2017
1624 Riverside Drive Dr. FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2019
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:coleman.rk@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Core Business Community
Mark N. ONeal Day Phone:919-493-0395 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/15/2012
10 Secretary Evening Phone:919-815-8303 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/20/2015
3004 Stepping Stone Lane FAX: 919-493-1523 Township: Eno Expiration: 06/30/2018
Durham NC 27705 E-mail:marko@pickett-sprouse.com Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Core Business Community
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ORANGE COUNTY
ECONOMIC IC DEV L >PM N^ T
NORTH CAROLINA
131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 205
Hillsborough, NC 27278
MEMORANDUM
To: Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board, Orange County Board of Commissioners
From: Steve Brantley
Director, Orange County Economic Development
Date: April 7, 2017
Subject: Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board Positions
Please refer to the attached letter from the Chair of the Orange County Economic Development
Advisory Board, Jim Kitchen, asking for the BOCC to consider reappointments and extensions
for several members of this advisory board.
Best regards,
Steve Brantley
Director, Orange County Economic Development
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
April 7, 2017
To the Orange County Board of Commissioners:
As Chair of the Orange County Economic Advisory Board, I would like to ask the Board
of County Commissioners to consider taking the following actions to reappoint and/or extend
several seats on our Advisory Board, as follows:
1. Appoint Mr. Anthony Carey, who the BOCC recently selected to fill our advisory board's
hotel/restaurant & tourism position, as Economic Development's designated liaison to
also serve on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau Board. He has agreed to
serve in this manner.
2. Approve Ms. Sharon Hill, who was also recently appointed by the BOCC to complete a
partial term expiring on 6/30/17, to represent the entrepreneurial position on the Orange
County Economic Development Board for her first full 3-year term. She has agreed to
serve for a second term and we request that she be reappointed.
3. Reappoint Ms. Paige Zinn, our current Vice-Chair, to a second 3-year term. She
represents the Core Business Community position within the Orange County Economic
Development Advisory Board. Her first term expires on 6/30/17. She has agreed to
serve for a second term and we request that she be reappointed.
4. Extend the appointment of existing members D.R. Bryan and Delores Bailey for one
additional year, as permitted by our advisory board's guidelines. They will complete their
second terms on 6/30/17. Both individuals have extensive experience and involvement
as subcommittee members on the Orange County Economic Development Small
Business Grant program and provide needed leadership to review grant applications and
make awards to our many small business applicants. Their continued participation will
help the County's Small Business Grant's program into another successful year.
In addition, D.R. Bryan has played an active role in advising the Board of County
Commissioners, the Orange County Manager's Office and the Orange County Economic
Development office with key matters with the ongoing consultant S.W.O.T. analysis of
the County's three economic development districts and the CITAN nodes to be reviewed
in 2017. His continued board representative and assistance in this regard is crucial.
Thank you for your considerations of these actions.
Sincerely,
Jim Kitchen, Chair
Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board
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Page 1 of 2 Delores Bailey
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Delores Bailey
Name Called:
Home Address: 109 N Graham Street
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-967-8779
Phone (Evening): 919-357-2700
Phone (Cell):
Email: dbailey @empowerment-inc.org
Place of Employment: EmPOWERment Inc.
Job Title: Executive Director
Year of OC Residence: 1984
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Community Organizing, Affordable housing provider and economic
development; Employed by EmPOWERment Inc. since 2002. Executive Director since
2007. This work experience has allowed me to work with all levels of government and all
types of people and situations.
Volunteer Experience: 2020 Co-Chair, Town of Chapel Hill Personnel Advisory
Committee, Kidzu Board Member, former Chamber of Commerce Board Member,
University/Community MLK Committee, North Carolina Association of Community
Development Board member
Education: Nonprofit Management Certificate- Duke
Some College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Georgia State, University of NC-Chapel
Hill
Other Comments:
I have enjoyed being able to share by experiences and learning from other members of
the boards where I was able to serve. While managing The Midway Business Center,
EmPOWERment's small business incubator, I have assistance several business stabilize
and eventually graduate out of the business center. I hope to be a valuable asset to this
advisory board. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Rogers Road Task Force.
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05/02/2012 APPLIED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 05/02/2012. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 109 N. Graham St. is Chapel Hill Township, CH Town Limits.
This application was current on: 5/2/2012 Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Sharon Hill
Name Called:
Home Address: 301 Laurens Way
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 7024295099
Phone (Evening): 9199298920
Phone (Cell): 7024295099
Email: sharon @sharonhillinternational.com
Place of Employment: Self-employed
Job Title: President
Year of OC Residence: 1988
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Immediate Past President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle
WCHL Radio Host - Today s Business
Toastmasters (Member of 3 Chapel Hill clubs)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Combination of(1) being a citizen of Orange County since 1988, learning and observing the
economic history of Orange County combined with (2) having served as president of three non-
profit boards of directors, thus learning the processes of making a difference for the people and
(3) listening and learning from my radio guests who are all business owners in Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a local business owner and mentor to business owners, I have had the experience of working
with area business owners. Many have shared their successes and failures of working in Orange
County. I feel I can help bring those voices to the table.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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Page 2 of 2 Sharon Hill
This application was current on: 2/27/2017 3:41:57 PM Date Printed: 3/1/2017
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Page 1 of 2 Paige Zinn
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Paige Zinn
Name Called:
Home Address: 306 Rossburn Way
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-929-0225
Phone (Evening): 919-932-4802
Phone (Cell):
Email: pzinn @jenningsco.com
Place of Employment: Jennings & Company
Job Title: COO
Year of OC Residence: 1996
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Currently, Paige serves as COO of Jennings. As of June 30th, Paige
and her business partner will become the new owners of Jennings when Roger and
Dorothy Jennings retire.
Paige's 16-year history at Jennings also includes stints as Account Supervisor and
Managing Director of the agency.
Prior to Jennings, Paige worked with U.S News and World Report, the Walt Disney
Company and Digital Research, Inc.
Volunteer Experience: Paige has been involved in numerous business organizations and
Boards including Kidzu Children's Museum BOD, the United Way's Advisory Committee,
the MPSC's Jupiter Ball committee and the American Advertising Federation's Board of
Directors. Currently, she serves on the BOD for the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of
Commerce, the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill's steering committee and the local
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BB&T BOD.
Education: Paige is a 1991 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with
a BA in English.
Other Comments:
Paige has received the Triangle Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award, the Triangle
Business Journal'sceWomen in Business award and the Business Leader's Women
Extraordinaire award. STAFF COMMENTS: 05/02/2012 applied for Economic
Development Advisory Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 306 Rossburn Way is Chapel
Hill Township, Carrboro City Limits, Carrboro Jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 5/2/2012 12:23:46 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2013
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Page 1 of 1 Donald Bryan Jr.
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Donald Bryan Jr.
Name Called:
Home Address: 410 Market Street
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-880-1478
Phone (Evening): 919-880-1478
Phone (Cell):
Email: drb @bpropnc.com
Place of Employment: Bryan Properties, Inc.
Job Title: President
Year of OC Residence: 1998
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Does not apply
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: President of Bryan Properties, Inc., a diversified real estate
development and management company since 1983. Bryan Properties currently has
ongoing projects in Orange, Wake, Johnston, Durham, Mecklenburg, and Cabarrus
counties.
Volunteer Experience: Current Board memberships
The Nature Conservancy-North Carolina Board of Trustees
Wake Forest University School of Law-Board of Visitors
Education: East Carolina University-BS 1975
Wake Forest University- JD 1985
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Economic Development Advisory Board 05/07/2012.
This application was current on: 5/7/2012 9:28:40 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Anthony Carey
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Anthony Carey
Name Called:
Home Address: 1152 Newberry Dr.
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 919-929-4000
Phone (Evening): 919-218-5918
Phone (Cell):
Email: acarey @sienahotel.com
Place of Employment: The Siena Hotel
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1972
Township of Residence: Alamance Count
Zone of Residence: Alamance County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Triangle Area Hotel and Motel Association-Past President. Chapel Hill Chamber of
Commerce member. Past Chair of the Orange County Visitor s Bureau. General
Managers Advisory Council for Marriott International.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Visitor s Bureau (past). Bicycle Safety Task Force (Present).
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked in Chapel Hill for the past 30 years. Primarily in the Hospitality industry. I grew up
in Chapel Hill and have ether worked or lived in Orange County since 1972.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am very proud of Orange County and I m excited to assist in continuing to make Orange county
the best place to live work and play that it can be.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Work Experience: 17 plus years in the hospitality industry; from Bellmen - General
Manager. Five years in the retail industry.
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Volunteer Experience: I have worked and volunteered with many non-profits in the
Triangle area; Cornucopia House, Orange County Rape Crisis, Inter-Faith Council, Flight
of Hope, and Business in Education partnership with Chapel Hill- Carrboro and Orange
County Schools. Over the past three years I have served on the Board of Directors for
the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. I am currently the Vice-Chair for the
foundation for a Sustainable Community, and in coming Chair for 2010.
Education: Cornell University On-line Hospitality Management 2000-2005
Other Comments:
I grew up in Chapel Hill, and I love marketing the town and county I have spent my life
enjoying. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors
Bureau 10/6/09. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1152 Newberry Dr., Mebane is Alamance
County. MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR LODGING POSITION.
This application was current on: 10/6/2009 5:15:03 PM Date Printed: 2/16/2017
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES
Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
. Pegi Brady Day Phone: 919-918-7033 Sex: Female
100 N.Elliott Road Evening Phone: 919-819-2905 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-819-2905 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: mbrady @bbandt.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 03/08/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Duane Aaron Butner Day Phone: 8643610893 Sex: Male
331 Botan Way Evening Phone: 8643610893 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 8643610893 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: aaronbutner @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Twnshp-
Date Applied: 02/15/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
David Gephart Day Phone: 919-732-6464 Sex: Male
1401 Poplar Lane Evening Phone: 919-732-9886 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-656-7104 Township: Eno
E-mail: dave.gephart@halo.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 02/15/2017
Skills: Sales Management Also Serves On:
Daniel Lassiter Day Phone: 2523405243 Sex: Male
180 BPW Club Rd apt b7 Evening Phone: 2523405243 Race: Caucasian
carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 2523405243 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: galuf84 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 04/05/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Emily Mixon Day Phone: 8436705521 Sex: Female
1204 Drew Hill Ln Evening Phone: 8436705521 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 8436705521 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: emilykaidon @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 02/20/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Thursday,April 20,2017 Page 1 of 2
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES
Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Blaine Schmidt Day Phone: 704-425-8225 sex: Male
409 Perry Creek Drive Evening Phone: 704-425-8225 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 704-425-8225 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: ocncdbrd @extemporaneous.org Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 03/01/2017
Skills: Also Serves On: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCL
Michelle Tartalio Day Phone: 9194844918 Sex: Female
2007 Whitmore Circle Evening Phone: 9198697210 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 9179523826 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: mtartalio @enlightresearch.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 02/22/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Phil Venable Day Phone: 703-447-3522 Sex: Male
530 Hoover Road Evening Phone: 703-447-3522 Race: Caucasian
Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 703-447-3522 Township: Cheeks
E-mail: venable.phil @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 01/12/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mrs. Sarah Williams Day Phone: 336-278-5106 Sex: Female
600 S.Churton St,Apt. 126 Evening Phone: 843-592-0516 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 843-592-0516 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: skandrews12 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ
Date Applied: 04/12/2017
Skills: Also Serves On:
Thursday,April 20,2017 Page 2 of 2
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Page 1 of 2 Pegi Brady
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Pegi Brady
Name Called:
Home Address: 100 N. Elliott Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-918-7033
Phone (Evening): 919-819-2905
Phone (Cell): 919-819-2905
Email: mbrady @bbandt.corn
Place of Employment: BB&T Chapel Hill
Job Title: Market President
Year of OC Residence: 0000
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I live in Durham at 4708 Knight s Arm Dr. 27707 (off Farrington Rd.) but I have worked at
BB&T in Chapel Hill since 2003. I am currently the treasurer of the Galloway Ridge
Board in Pittsboro, NC and am a member of the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club and The
Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a commercial banker in the Chapel Hill and Orange County market since 2003 and
work primarily with a variety of small and medium size businesses in the county. In my role as a
commercial banker, I am often called upon for my advice on the feasibility of projects my clients
are considering. I support economic development in Orange County and have developed an
understanding of the factors that are key to business success.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I was asked to consider the Economic Development Advisory Board and due to my interest and
experience, I believe I would add value to the Board.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 3/8/2017 5:59:42 PM Date Printed: 3/20/2017
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Page 1 of 2 Duane Aaron Butner
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Duane Aaron Butner
Name Called:
Home Address: 331 Botan Way
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 8643610893
Phone (Evening): 8643610893
Phone (Cell): 8643610893
Email: aaronbutner @gmail.com
Place of Employment: BB&T - Chapel Hill
Job Title: Vice President - Small Business Market Leader
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Twnshp - In City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
***APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD***
* CURRENTLY SERVING 4 YEAR TERM ON HILLSBOROUGH WATER & SEWER
ADVISORY BOARD.
* INVOVLED WITH CHAPEL HILL CHAMBER AND WORK WITH THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
* VICE PRESIDENT AT BB&T - CHAPEL HILL
* BB&T UNITED WAY LEADER FOR ORANGE COUNTY
* ORIGINALLY FROM HILLSBOROUGH, NC
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
NONE
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am originally from Hillsborough and absolutely love Orange County. I have built a new home in
Hillsborough and plan on living here for the rest of my life. I have worked for BB&T since 2001
and have many years of experience dealing with economic development; currently I am the
Small Business Market Leader in Chapel Hill. I have studied abroad, living in Arequipa, Peru
while also having the opportunity to travel into other parts of South America and the United
Kingdom. While my bachelor s degree is in Theology and my Master s degree is in Counseling, I
feel this helps me serve my clients and prospects by bringing honest and compassionate insight
to what they face on a day to day basis.
I have experience in small business lending,winning BB&T s Sterling Award as the Best of the
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Best. I understand what business owner s face, both from an existing operation to brand new
start ups. I manage a team of sales people, so I understand what type of leadership is needed to
help motivate a team to achieve goals. With all of that under my belt, along with having lived in
different cultures abroad, I am confident I can be of great assistance to the future growth that is
coming to Orange County!
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to serve on the Economic Development Advisory Board because Orange County is my
home and where I do business. My wife, daughter and I are dependent upon the future business
development and economic growth of Orange County. My passion is to watch the economy grow
in Orange County by helping bring fresh and innovative ideas to see how we can help small
businesses thrive.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 David Gephart
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: David Gephart
Name Called:
Home Address: 1401 Poplar Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-732-6464
Phone (Evening): 919-732-9886
Phone (Cell): 919-656-7104
Email: dave.gephart @halo.com
Place of Employment: HALO Branded Solutions
Job Title: National Account Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1970
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
President of Poplar Ridge Property Owners Association (25 houses) Hillsborough
Chamber Chapel Hill Chamber Expiring term on the CH/OCVB (8 years) Previously -
President Hillsborough Exchange Club (2 terms) Hillsborough Chamber Board (9 years)
Vice-Chair Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Boy Scouts of America (District Chair,
Scoutmaster, Cubmaster)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Expiring term on Chapel Hill Orange County Visitor s Bureau Orange County Energy
Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Having worked with several Chambers of Commerce I have a lot of experience and a love in
working on Business Development and Economic Development! As a Marketing Manager
Director with FedEx Supply Chain, I have a global understanding of the international supply
chain and how important Orange County can be to relocating businesses.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
For over 40 years I have chosen to live in Orange County(Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and
Hillsborough)and I know many aspects of the county that some new comers are not aware of. I
want to help Orange County to grow smart and to give back to the community where I live!
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Work Experience: I am a senior sales and marketing professional
Volunteer Experience: Boy Scouts of America (2x- Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, District Chair)
Hillsborough Exchange Club
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber (Board)
- Hog Day
Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (Bd. & Treas.)
Education: UNC-CH BSBA
Other Comments:
I was elected by the Board of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to serve as it's
designated representative on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. I request to
be appointed.STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitors Bureau 9/26/2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1401 Poplar Lane, Hillsborough,
NC is in Eno Township.
Updated applicatino 09/30/2014.
This application was current on: 5/5/2016 Date Printed: 5/5/2016
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Page 1 of 2 Daniel Lassiter
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Daniel Lassiter
Name Called:
Home Address: 180 BPW Club Rd apt b7
carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 2523405243
Phone (Evening): 2523405243
Phone (Cell): 2523405243
Email: galuf84 @gmail.corn
Place of Employment: Durham Board of Elections
Job Title: Deputy Director
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I just moved to Orange County but I have been active in local government for over 8
years. I have a MPA with a concentration in local government.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Economic Development Advisory Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have an MPA and I have studied in detail socioeconomic issues facing local governments.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe that affordable housing is paramount to providing a diverse community. I think Orange
County could be a leader in promoting affordable housing in the Triangle without sacrificing
quality of living.
Conflict of Interest:
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Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have an MPA with a concentration in local government so I understand the importance of
economic development.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to learn more about local government from a different area than what I currently
work with. As a deputy director in Elections, I don t get to participate in other areas of local
government as much as I would like.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Emily Mixon
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Emily Mixon
Name Called:
Home Address: 1204 Drew Hill Ln
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 8436705521
Phone (Evening): 8436705521
Phone (Cell): 8436705521
Email: emilykaidon @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Job Title: Information Security Analyst
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Infragard
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
n/a
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various
business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe
that I can offer a well informed outsider s view.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community.
Conflict of Interest:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various
business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe
that I can offer a well informed outsider s view.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community.
Conflict of Interest:
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OPC Oversight Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various
business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe
that I can offer a well informed outsider s view.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Blaine Schmidt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Blaine Schmidt
Name Called:
Home Address: 409 Perry Creek Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 704-425-8225
Phone (Evening): 704-425-8225
Phone (Cell): 704-425-8225
Email: ocncdbrd @extemporaneous.org
Place of Employment: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Job Title: Security Engineer
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Alternate on the Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Alternate for the Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Making permanent home in Orange County, want to contribute to business development
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Planning Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Having lived and schooled in Chapel Hill, interested in orderly growth of the community
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Application Date: 9/29/2014
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Provide legal expertise toward ensuring accurate and standardized taxation on property
Conflict of Interest:
Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Application Date: 3/1/2017
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney, real property
owner
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Having lived and schooled in Chapel Hill, interested in orderly growth of the community
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 3/1/2017 Date Printed: 4/12/2017
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Page 1 of 2 Michelle Tartalio
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Michelle Tartalio
Name Called:
Home Address: 2007 Whitmore Circle
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9194844918
Phone (Evening): 9198697210
Phone (Cell): 9179523826
Email: mtartalio @enlightresearch.com
Place of Employment: Enlight Research, LLC
Job Title: Co-Founder, Research Director
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board of Directors, Easter Seals UCP of NC & VA
Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Enlight Research, LLC a start-up research
business based in the Triangle area.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I would consider myself a scout or an individual who has had success in identifying emerging
areas for investment and opportunity.Although I am young, I have had a successful career
working with Fortune 500 companies across the US and globally and have recently started a
company in the community which is focused on improving strategy development and
partnerships between boards and executives. I am looking for opportunities to put the skills I
used for large for-profit businesses to work in the community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have recently started participating more in the community, particularly in my role with Easter
Seals UCP of NC and VA and I have found giving back to the community to be extremely
rewarding.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/5/2016 Date Printed: 5/5/2016
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Page 1 of 3 Phil Venable
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Phil Venable
Name Called:
Home Address: 530 Hoover Road
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 703-447-3522
Phone (Evening): 703-447-3522
Phone (Cell): 703-447-3522
Email: venable.phil @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Wells Fargo
Job Title: Technical Project Coordinator
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Co founder and Board of NCourage (new NPO)
Co organizer of Stand Against HB2 concerts
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a project manager at a large bank and an organizer of a local NPO, I feel I would bring a big
picture planning strategy coupled with a feel for the local issues concerning Orange County such
as how to grow in the 21st century while respecting the traditional rural values that are at its
foundation.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would want to serve on this board to grow in my capacity as a county organizer and planner
and, ultimately, serve both the rural and town interests of the county.
Conflict of Interest:
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Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As someone who ran a small music management and booking agency, I see small business as
the engine that is the bedrock of the county. This experience can be leveraged to develop smart
growth strategies county wide and work to increase the areas attractiveness to national chains
and corporation.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Economic development drives the quality of life in this area, which in turns makes it attractive to
employers. I believe the economic health is the key driver for the other policies that make
Orange County so attractive to both employees and employers.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Housing Authority
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As someone who has lived in substandard housing and had childhood friend who have lived in
public housing, I know from first hand experience how your home environment can shape your
health and mental outlook.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe everyone in Orange County should have affordable housing that allows families to
thrive in a safe and healthy environment.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
Project Management skills and organization/planning skills from local grass roots issues
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
As someone who has known Orange County citizens from all walks of life, I believe I can bring a
well balanced approach to the planning of sensible growth in Orange County
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe the board s responsibility is to all Orange County citizens, including its rural citizens. I
would like the board s accomplishments to not only focus on its larger communities, but the
smaller ones who need help.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
The influx of people into Orange County puts significant strains on its infrastructure and that is
where a great deal of attention and time should be put.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
I think the Board should take an aggressive hands on approach to guiding and regulating growth
to ensure that Orange County grows in a sensible way that doesn t leave an citizen behind.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
I would move for more affordable housing, better county transportation,and greater assistance to the rural areas.
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Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Sarah Williams
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Sarah Williams
Name Called:
Home Address: 600 S. Churton St, Apt. 126
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 336-278-5106
Phone (Evening): 843-592-0516
Phone (Cell): 843-592-0516
Email: skandrews12 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Elon University
Job Title: Program Coordinator for Center for Engaged Learn
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
member of Resurrection church, frequent visitor of local parks, increasing involvement in
Orange County Democratic Women and Habitat for Humanity.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Lived experience- I have lived in Hillsborough apartments with increasing rent and am currently
house hunting in the area (without much luck)
Education - I ve studied Community Development(my masters is from Vanderbilt s Peabody
College in Community Development and Action)so I have an interest in and knowledge of the
built environment, community building, some urban planning, etc.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am frustrated by the ambiguous fair market value used as the reason to raise rent AND by the
lack of affordable entry-level housing for first-time homeowners so I have a very strong lived
experience to bring to this board. In addition, I feel I could represent young professionals and
first time homebuyers looking to live in the area that face moving to Durham, Mebane, etc. if
Hillsborough doesn t cultivate affordable housing.
Conflict of Interest:
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Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I ve worked in a variety of nonprofits and have a masters degree in community work. I have
worked with organizations in the following issue areas: foster care, women s center, community
health, education, arts, United Way and others
I ve studied social services, non-profits, community support, human development, etc. that I feel
would provide a strong background for social service support.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have an interest in better understanding the social service needs, resources and organizations
in our county. I feel like this board would expose me to that and allow me to intervene to provide
stronger social support to our community.
Conflict of Interest:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Again, I ve worked in nonprofits and studied community development which I believe would
prepare me with a good foundation to support this board. In addition, I am the daughter of a
small business owner and from a small town that supported local business so I have lived
experience in this category as well.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I ve read a lot on economic inequality and economic development. I have an interest in
supporting small-town revival in our nation and I believe one way to keep small-town living a
viable option is to ensure that charming small towns like Hillsborough nurture their economic
development and opportunity for residents to keep making money and providing taxes to support
social services and growth for the towns. i would love to be a part of that process for our own
community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY 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
Economic Development Advisory Board.
2. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may establish and appoint an advisory
board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity to Orange County's Economic
Development department in support of its core mission of encouraging economic
development within Orange County.
B. Authority
1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county commissioners the
authority to establish advisory boards.
2. North Carolina General Statute 158-8 grants boards of county commissioners the
authority to establish economic development advisory boards.
3. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying policy document
to which the Economic Development Advisory Board, in addition to this policy and
procedure document, is subject.
4. 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 Economic Development Advisory Board is as follows:
a) Work cohesively with Orange County's Economic Development staff and their
economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive
location for business opportunities.
b) Although the Economic Development Advisory Board membership will
represent a variety of business and geographic interests, the Economic
Development Advisory Board, as a whole will work together for the good of
Orange County as a whole.
c) The Economic Development Advisory Board will function under the guidelines
for growth set out in Orange County's Land Use Plan.
d) The Economic Development Advisory Board shall provide an Annual Report to
the Board of County Commissioners, summarizing its activities, successes and
programs of the past year.
SECTION II: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A. Goals
1. Support and encourage commercial and industrial growth in Orange County.
2. Create desirable jobs for Orange County's citizens.
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B. Objectives
1. Meet with prospective clients, and be involved with select economic development
endeavors;
2. Participate and advise in discussions, evaluations, and decisions on appropriate
economic development uses of the proceeds from the quarter cent sales tax;
3. Craft, analyze and promote economic development initiatives;
4. Identify and review potential new markets;
5. Assist in planning economic development policy;
6. Actively engage in stimulating community discussions on economic development
issues;
7. Assist with the small business loan program;
8. Set priorities on the location and type of infrastructure (water, sewer,fiber)for the
County's Economic Development Districts;
9. Help determine how Orange County might partner with the towns on economic
development initiatives; and
10. Assist and advise on the recommended areas suitable for economic development
and commercial nodes.
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 Economic Development Advisory Board is composed of 10 voting
members. Members shall include representatives from the following sectors:
a. Orange County's core business community, including banking,
construction, manufacturing, architecture, real estate, legal,
development, utility management, etc.
b. An individual who represents agriculture;
c. An individual actively involved in entrepreneur activities;
d. An individual representing the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill preferably involved in the development activities, such as planning
for Carolina North, or on the foundation side of business development;
e. The tourism sector represented by an individual involved in retail
and/or hospitality, such as a restaurant or hotel manager, or someone
involved in the arts;
f. An individual representing the nonprofit sector; and
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g. At some point in the future, a representative of Duke University,
preferably involved in development activities that may have an impact
on Orange County including support of university spin-off entities, may
be included.
2. A majority of members shall be residents of Orange County and shall maintain
their domicile in Orange County. Domicile is defined as one's permanent
established home as distinguished from one's temporary although actual
place of residence. The Clerk shall confirm the residency of applicants.
3. Members shall have a direct or indirect background in economic
development, and be actively involved in promoting business. Candidates
should either live in Orange County, have invested in Orange County, or have
a direct economic development interest in Orange County.
4. The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the Chapel
Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce shall assist the Orange County Economic
Develop staff to review, recruit and recommend potential candidates.
5. There shall be an Economic Development Working Group that will be
comprised of economic development professionals, such as economic
development practitioners from the municipalities of Orange County, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Durham Technical Community
College.
a. This group will assist the Orange County Economic Development
department with special projects, on an 'as needed' basis.
b. Members of this group will be selected based on their skill set and the
special project to be addressed.
c. Selection of these group members will be by the Orange County
Economic Development department and/or appropriate members of
the Economic Development Advisory Board.
d. The working group will adhere to the same policies and procedures as
the Economic Development Advisory Board,with the exception of their
provisional nature.
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.
B. Joint Meetings
1. The Economic Development Advisory Board may attend an annual meeting with
the Orange County Board of Commissioners to review and discuss its activities and
accomplishments.
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SECTION V. ORIENTATION
A. Attendance
1. Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Economic Development
department to familiarize the advisory board members with the operation of County
government, the Economic Development department rules, and the operating
procedures of the advisory board.
2. Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation within four
weeks of his or her appointment. Additional training will be developed as needed.
SECTION VI. BY-LAWS
A. By-Laws
1. Any bylaws adopted by the Economic Development Commission or Economic
Development Advisory 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. The Economic Development Advisory Board shall, for the purposes of conducting
discussion and debate only, follow the Rules of Procedure for the Board of County
Commissioners.
3. Should the Economic Development Advisory Board determine modifications to
policies and procedures are necessary, the Economic Development Advisory Board
may petition the Board of County Commissioners for such modifications.
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ADVISORY BOARD POLICY
SECTION I: SCOPE
A. Purpose
1. To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County Board of
Commissioners will make appointments to public advisory boards, committees,
commissions, and councils(hereinafter"advisory boards").
B. Authority
1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county commissioners the
authority to establish advisory boards.
2. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may establish rules and regulations in
reference to managing the interest and business of the County.
3. The Orange County Board of Commissioners has the responsibility to appoint
residents to serve as members of advisory boards established by the
Commissioners.
4. Orange County department directors and staff are responsible for providing support
to the advisory boards.
C. Policy and Periodic Review
1. This Advisory Board Policy establishes some parameters for:
a. Appointments to state-mandated, regional, and/or county-developed
advisory boards.
b. Removals from such advisory boards.
c. Quorum and voting standards.
d. A code of general conduct for advisory board members.
e. Other aspects of advisory board service the Orange County Board of
Commissioners wishes to address.
2. Periodic Review
a. Periodic review of this Advisory Board Policy will be conducted every five (5)
years by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
b. This Advisory Board Policy may be changed or adjusted as deemed
necessary by the Orange County Board of Commissioners regardless of
whether it is scheduled for a review.
D. Applicability
1. To the extent it does not conflict with the statute or ordinance creating a specific
advisory board, where applicable, this Advisory Board Policy applies to the following
Orange County advisory boards, policies, commissions, and councils:
a. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
b. Advisory Board on Aging
c. Affordable Housing Advisory Board
d. Agricultural Preservation Board
e. Animal Services Advisory Board
f. Arts Commission
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g. Commission for the Environment
h. Economic Development Commission
i. Board of Equalization and Review
j. Historic Preservation Commission
k. Human Relations Commission
I. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
m. Orange County Board of Adjustment
n. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
o. Orange County Planning Board
p. Orange Unified Transportation Board
q. Personnel Hearing Board
r. Visitor's Bureau
2. Except as otherwise provided herein or through a specific advisory board policy this
Advisory Board Policy shall control the appointment, reporting, operation and other
requirements of the advisory boards listed above except to the extent the same are
controlled by a specific statute or ordinance. In those cases, as noted above, where
a statute or ordinance controls the requirements of the advisory board and the
terms of this Advisory Board Policy conflict with the terms of the statute or
ordinance the statute or ordinance shall prevail.
SECTION II: DUTIES
A. Community Contact
1. Advisory boards, through their membership and subcommittees, shall maintain
contact with stakeholder groups. In this manner, the advisory board is kept
apprised of current information related to matters under the jurisdiction of Orange
County.
B. Primary Responsibilities
1. Individual advisory boards shall maintain awareness of their goals and objectives as
those goals are related to the Orange County Board of Commissioners' adopted
overall goals and objectives for Orange County.
2. All actions or recommendations of the advisory board shall be communicated to the
Orange County Board of Commissioners as provided herein.
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.
a. All members of standing, statutory boards must meet the qualifications for
the specific statutory requirements for an appointed position.
b. All boards members must be eighteen (18) years of age or older unless
applying for a youth-designated position.
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c. All board members shall be residents of Orange County and shall maintain
their domicile in Orange County unless they are under eighteen (18)years of
age and applying for a youth-designated position. The Clerk shall confirm
applicants are residents of Orange County and maintain their domicile in
Orange County.
i. Domicile is defined as one's permanent established home as
distinguished from one's temporary although actual place of
residence.
d. All board members shall have good reputations for integrity and an interest
in community service.
e. No nominee to a board shall be currently employed by Orange County
government and serve on a board that directly affects their work.
f. No nominee may currently be a party to or be the actual legal
representative in litigation against Orange County. The Clerk shall confirm
nominees are not involved in such litigation.
g. Each nominee must be prepared and committed to participate in advisory
board work in a manner that enhances relationships between the county
and the community.
h. Advisory board members shall owe no outstanding taxes at the time of
appointment.
i. All board members are representatives of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners and shall conduct themselves, both in their official actions
and personal actions so as to be above reproach in their conduct and shall
not bring disrepute to either the County or the Commissioners.
j. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may waive any of the
conditions within this section, with the exception of statutorily imposed
conditions.
B. Composition
1. The Orange County Board of Commissioners shall appoint all voting and nonvoting
ex officio members to advisory boards. The Orange County Board of Commissioners
shall endeavor to appoint members who represent the ethnic, cultural,
demographic, and geographic diversity of the community.
C. Selection Criteria
1. Appointed members, except for ex officio members, shall be qualified by the Clerk
to the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Members shall be appointed from applicants whose properly filed and submitted
applications were submitted to the Clerk to the Board of Orange County.
D. Appointment
1. All members of advisory boards serve at the pleasure of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
2. Appointments to advisory boards will be initiated with a public application process
from individuals, advisory boards, or community and professional organizations.
3. All appointments to advisory boards will be made by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
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a. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may elect to interview
applicants to certain advisory boards.
b. In the event the Orange County Board of Commissioners conducts such
interviews the advisory board to which the applicant seeks appointment
may identify and suggest interview questions to the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
4. No person appointed to an Orange County advisory board shall serve on that board
for more than two consecutive terms of three years each.
5. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may direct the Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners to establish an orientation program for certain advisory or
other boards.
6. Extension of a member's term may be approved by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners if it is determined that it is in the best interest of Orange County to
allow an individual to continue to serve.
E. Term
1. Each appointed advisory board member shall hold office until the qualification and
appointment of his or her successor or until one year has elapsed since the
expiration of the term for which the member was appointed, whichever first occurs.
No person shall serve as an appointed member of an advisory board for more than
two consecutive terms of three years.
2. In order to establish staggered terms the original voting members of the advisory
board shall be appointed as follows:
a. One-third for a one year term.
b. One-third for a two year term.
c. One third for a three year term.
d. Thereafter, each newly appointed voting member shall serve for a three
year term.
3. Advisory board members whose terms are due to expire may request they be
appointed to a second term or be asked to accept a second term appointment to
the position.
4. Notwithstanding section III(E)(1) above the membership of any advisory board
member whom the Orange County Board of Commissioners decline to appoint to a
second term shall immediately terminate upon the expiration of their term.
5. Advisory board members may not serve concurrently on more than two (2) Orange
County advisory boards. This restriction does not impact an individual's service on
boards and commissions that are not Orange County advisory boards or short term
task forces or work groups.
F. Resignation
1. If a member wishes to resign, the member shall submit the resignation in writing to
the Chair of the advisory board on which the member serves and the Clerk to the
Board of Orange County Commissioners, noting the effective date of the
resignation.
2. The advisory board Chair will forward a copy of the resignation to the Clerk to the
Board of Orange County Commissioners.
3. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may recognize the individual's service
via a letter or certificate.
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4. An announcement of the open seat will be made at the time the resignation
becomes effective.
G. Vacancies
1. Upon the expiration of the term of service of members or should a vacancy
otherwise occur, the Orange County Board of Commissioners shall have the
responsibility of selecting and appointing new members to the advisory board.
H. Removal
1. Members of Orange County's advisory boards serve at the pleasure of the Orange
County Board of Commissioners and may be removed for any reason or no reason
with or without cause.
2. Members of Orange County's advisory boards are expected to abide by the highest
ethical and professional standards.
3. In addition to Section III(H)(1) above, the Orange County Board of Commissioners
shall remove any member of an advisory board for neglect of duty, nonparticipation
that becomes problematic to the advisory board's functioning and purpose. Neglect
of duty and nonparticipation are defined as follows:
a. Missing three (3) consecutive meetings; or
b. Missing twenty-five percent (25%) of meetings within any twelve (12)
month period.
c. For this section III(H)(3) to apply, the missed meetings in question must be
unexcused.
4. The advisory board Chair shall notify a member if the member is at risk of being
removed pursuant to section III(H)(3).
5. The advisory board Chair shall notify the Clerk to the Board of Orange County
Commissioners if a member has violated section III(H)(3).
I. Release from Service
1. When it is deemed necessary by the Orange County Board of Commissioners to
release a member from his or her term of appointment on an advisory board, the
affected individual shall be notified by the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners by letter and/or electronic mail.
2. When an advisory board has completed its function, the members shall be informed
of the completion of their service and the termination of the advisory board by
letter and/or electronic mail.
SECTION IV. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Members
1. Members shall attend meetings of the advisory board, serve on subcommittees, and
perform other functions as assigned by the advisory board chair with the approval
of the advisory board.
2. If a member is unable to attend a meeting the member shall contact the Chair or
designated staff as much in advance of the scheduled meeting as possible.
3. Ex officio members may be appointed by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners for the purpose of meeting subject matter expertise needs. Ex
officio members are nonvoting members of the advisory board.
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4. Upon review of the above matters, the Orange County advisory board shall address
recommendations and concerns, if any, to the Orange County Board of
Commissioners in writing.
B. Advisory Board
1. The Orange County Board of Commissioners will consider all advisory board
recommendations and/or concerns.
a. Should any concerns remain unresolved after a response has been received
from the advisory board, the Orange County Board of Commissioners may
request that the matter be referred to the County Manager.
2. To enhance trust between Orange County Government and the community, Orange
County advisory boards shall:
b. Assist the staff of Orange County in achieving a greater understanding of the
nature and causes of community issues, with an emphasis on improving
relations between the department and the residents.
c. Recommend methods to encourage and develop the advisory board's ability
to accomplish their work.
d. Work throughout the community to gain relevant information about
advisory board issues and communicate these to the staff of Orange County
and the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
e. Promote public awareness of contemporary issues Orange County must
address to achieve the Orange County Board of Commissioners' goals and
priorities.
C. Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary
1. Selection
i. Election
1. Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary shall be elected by the advisory
board unless otherwise specified by the Board of Commissioners.
2. Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary shall be elected to one-year terms.
3. Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary shall serve no more than three
consecutive one-year terms.
4. Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary shall assume office on the date of
their election. At the first advisory board meeting upon assuming
office the advisory board Chair or department staff shall present
members with a copy of the advisory board's charge, scope of
authority, membership responsibilities, and code of conduct.
2. Responsibilities
i. The advisory board Chair:
1. Calls all meetings.
2. Serves as the presiding officer and conducts advisory board
meetings.
3. Is the Authorized spokesperson for the advisory board.
4. Assists staff in developing the advisory board meeting agenda.
5. Appoints and dissolves subcommittees, and the Chair and members
thereof, of the body in consultation and with approval of the
advisory board.
6. Sets goals for the advisory board in consultation with the Orange
County Board of Commissioners.
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7. Carries out advisory board assignments as required by the Orange
County Board of Commissioners.
8. Reviews all advisory board minutes and proposed recommendations
or assigns another member of the advisory board to do so.
9. May excuse members from attending advisory board meetings up
to two (2)times per twelve (12) month period.
ii. The advisory board Vice Chair:
1. Serves as the presiding officer and conducts advisory board
meetings in the absence of the Chair.
2. Has all the responsibilities of the Chair in the Chair's absence.
iii. The advisory board Secretary:
1. Takes (or oversees the taking of) minutes for all advisory board
meetings.
2. Submits minutes to the Chair to be distributed to advisory board
members in advance of meetings.
3. Submits approved advisory board minutes to the Clerk to the
Orange County Board of Commissioners for retention and
distribution to the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
4. Assures that other records of the advisory board are kept as
directed by the Chair or the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
iv. Removal:
1. The Chair, Vice Chair and/or Secretary may be replaced at any time
by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
SECTION V. ORGANIZATION
A. Orientation and Training
1. Orange County will make available for advisory board members and department
staff periodic training on state and/or county goals and priorities as well as relevant
statutes and policies, including open meetings, public records, conflicts of interest
and ethics.
2. Each member shall attend an orientation to familiarize the advisory board members
with the operation of County government, applicable department rules, and the
operating procedures of the advisory board.
a. The Chair and Vice Chair, if newly elected, shall attend an additional
orientation to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of
the Chair and Vice Chair and the guidelines for conducting meetings.
3. Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation within the time
frame established by the policy of the specific advisory board to which they have
been appointed.
4. Advisory board members will be issued a manual and should become familiar with
its contents.
B. Operating Expenses
1. Members, when in service on the board, are not employees of Orange County.
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2. Members serve in a voluntary capacity and shall receive monetary compensation or
reimbursement only per standard county policy and with Orange County Board of
Commissioners approval.
3. Members shall receive no financial or employee benefits from the County unless
authorized by another section of this policy and specifically approved by the Orange
County Board of Commissioners.
4. The County will provide office supplies and assume responsibility for other
reasonable expenses necessary for the operation of the board.
C. Confidentiality
1. The Chair shall serve as the spokesperson for the advisory board.
2. Except for the Chair, no member of the advisory board shall make any written or
oral statement of any confidential matter to any individual, business, or agency. A
violation of this section will result in that member's immediate removal from the
advisory board.
3. Members of the advisory board may receive information regarding personnel
matters and other information of a sensitive or confidential nature. It shall be the
duty and responsibility of each member to respect and maintain the confidentiality
of client issues presented before the board. Neither the advisory board nor any
individual member shall disseminate confidential information received during
advisory board meetings.
4. Advisory board members may be required to sign confidentiality statements as
necessary and will be removed from the advisory board upon violation of the
confidentiality agreement.
SECTION VI. MEETINGS
A. Regular Meetings
1. All meetings are to be open to the public as required by the applicable North
Carolina General Statutes.
2. Unless otherwise specified, public meetings will follow the standard rules of
procedure defined by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
3. The advisory board members shall determine the date, time, and place for each
meeting, consistent with the guidelines below.
a. Regular advisory board and subcommittee meetings.
i. The advisory board convenes upon call of the Chair and meets on
schedule as established by the specific advisory board policy.
ii. Subcommittee meeting dates shall be set by the subcommittee
Chairs and shall be scheduled in conjunction with advisory board
meetings.
iii. A schedule of all meeting dates, times, and places shall be properly
posted in accord with North Carolina Law and delivered to the Clerk
to the Board.
B. Special Meetings
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1. A majority of advisory board members or the Chair may call special meetings at any
time for any specific business. Special meetings shall be convened at a location
selected by the Chair.
2. All called special meetings shall be noticed in accord with North Carolina Law and
delivered to the Clerk to the Board.
C. Emergency Meetings
1. A majority of advisory board members or the Chair may call a meeting in emergency
circumstances by providing telephone notice to media outlets at least one hour
prior to the meeting.
2. An emergency situation includes a disaster that severely impairs the public's health
or safety. In the event telephone services are not working, notice that the meetings
occurred must be given as soon as possible after the meeting in accord with North
Carolina Law and by delivery to the Clerk to the Board.
D. Notice of Meetings Generally
1. Notice of advisory board meetings, including public hearings and appeals if
applicable, and agendas shall be made available to all members and interested
parties, and to any person who requests such notice, at least ten (10) days in
advance of the meeting by e-mail and by posting on the Orange County government
website.
2. All applicable notice requirements established by North Carolina law shall be
followed.
E. Agendas
1. Board members and/or staff members shall submit agenda items to the Chair and
staff for consideration at least fifteen (15) days prior to a scheduled meeting.
2. The agenda must provide a description of each item of business to be transacted or
discussed so that interested members of the public will be capable of understanding
the nature of each agenda item.
3. As a general rule, only those items appearing on the agenda will be discussed or
voted on. However, if an item is raised by a member of the public, the advisory
board may accept public comment and discuss the item so long as no action is taken
until a subsequent meeting.
4. With the Chair's agreement, the designated staff will develop and distribute to each
member an agenda listing the matters to be considered at upcoming advisory board
meetings. Also, so far as practicable, copies of all written reports that are to be
presented to the advisory board for members' review will be included in this
package at least ten (10) days before the meeting.
5. All recommendations and reports of the advisory board, approved in the form of
motions, shall be conveyed exclusively to the Orange County Board of
Commissioners for consideration, approval or denial. Outcomes are reported back
to the advisory board.
F. Minutes
1. Minutes shall be taken of all advisory board meetings and submitted to the Clerk to
the Board of Orange County Commissioners for retention and distribution to the
Orange County Board of Commissioners.
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SECTION VII. SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Purpose and Formation
1. Subcommittees may be formed by the advisory board to research and make special
recommendations on special issues or areas in order to carry out the duties of the
advisory board.
2. All subcommittees shall be reviewed by the appointing body on an annual basis to
determine continued need and realignment with the priorities of the advisory
board.
3. Approved subcommittees must have documented goals, deliverables, and a
timeline. The subcommittee will cease to meet when these are satisfied.
4. The advisory board Chair may request that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners change the structure and/or operating procedures of the advisory
board if he or she deems it essential for improving the board's productivity and
effectiveness.
5. A subcommittee can be formed with the approval of the advisory board chair and
majority vote of the advisory board.
6. Subcommittees shall operate as directed by the advisory board.
B. Procedure and Membership
1. A member of the subcommittee shall take responsibility for taking minutes of
subcommittee meetings and shall report to the advisory board the subcommittee's
progress toward its stated objectives, including dissenting viewpoints.
2. Subcommittees shall operate by majority vote.
3. Subcommittees may request a technical representative be approved by the County
Manager.
4. Subcommittees shall operate openly as defined by applicable North Carolina State
law and local ordinances and policies.
5. Membership on subcommittees shall be voluntary unless the specific advisory board
policy dictates otherwise.
SECTION VIII. QUORUM AND VOTING
A. Quorum
1. A quorum for a meeting of an advisory board and any subcommittee thereof shall
consist of a majority of the number of appointed members. Vacant positions are
not counted when determining if a quorum is present.
2. Members who teleconference into the meeting may not be counted present for
purposes of a quorum.
B. Voting
1. Unless otherwise required by law, all decisions shall be reached by a simple majority
vote.
2. All voting will be conducted in open meetings, except when in closed session where
such closed session is permitted by North Carolina law.
3. No issues can be voted upon unless a quorum is present.
4. Only appointed members can vote at advisory board meetings.
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5. Appointed members shall not delegate their vote to another member.
6. The Chair of the advisory board may participate and vote on all issues.
7. Voting by proxy is not authorized and shall not be allowed.
8. Members may not abstain from voting but where a member has a conflict of
interest the member may be excused by majority vote of the advisory board.
9. Members of advisory boards must be physically present to vote.
10. Individuals appointed as ex officio members of the advisory board are not
authorized to vote on any issue before the advisory board.
SECTION IX. ETHICS
A. Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a
conflict of interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of
any voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County
Attorney or staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest
exists the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an
ordinary and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and
due care.
B. Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand,
exact, solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the
advisory board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the
discharge of the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
C. Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from
improper influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics
and behaviors that are consistent with this standard are:
a. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
b. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they
interact.
c. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
d. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they
are or what they are doing.
e. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they
see it, presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent
manner.
f. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper
influence, while at the same time being able to consider the opinions and
ideas of others.
g. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside
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of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information
about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings
themselves.
h. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public
with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
i. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been
heard.
j. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that
reflect badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the
Orange County Board of Commissioners.
k. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
I. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act
on behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so
authorizes, and that the board must take official action as a body.
m. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
n. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and
respect.
o. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
p. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to
them, and when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in
communications outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
q. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
r. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's
interests ahead of their own.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment,
and prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
a. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real
property situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general
description of that property.
b. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her
spouse or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which
is currently doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts
awarded by Orange County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the
past calendar year, to secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the
approval of any Board or Agency of Orange County.
c. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required
information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the
applicable board.
SECTION X. COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
A. Compensation
1. As a general rule advisory board service is voluntary and appointed members shall
receive no form of compensation for their services.
2. However, should the Orange County Board of Commissioners determine, in its sole
discretion, that an advisory board's members should be compensated, such
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compensation shall be addressed in that advisory board's specific policy and rules of
procedure as adopted by the Commissioners.
B. Travel Expense Reimbursement
1. The Chair shall, to the extent practicable, schedule all hearings and advisory board
meetings to minimize travel and per diem costs.
2. Payment of expenses to advisory board members shall occur only when travel has
been approved by the County Manager prior to the time the expenses are incurred.
3. Orange County shall reimburse reasonable and necessary travel and incidental
business expenses from pre-approved travel to advisory board members
4. Advisory board members shall be reimbursed in accordance with current local
and/or state rules and regulations. Expense claims shall be submitted as required
pursuant to the Orange County travel policy.
5. Transportation expense claims shall include charges essential for transportation to
and from the meeting place. Reimbursement shall be made only for the local
government's standard mileage allowance. Travel should be via the shortest, most
commonly traveled route.
6. Travel expense does not include hotel/motel expenses.
SECTION XI. LIMITATION OF POWER AND AUTHORITY
A. Nothing contained in this Advisory Board Policy shall be construed to conflict with any North
Carolina law or Orange County ordinance. Should there be an appearance of conflict, the
appropriate North Carolina law or Orange County ordinance shall prevail.
B. The activities of the advisory board shall, at all times, be conducted in accord with applicable
Federal law, North Carolina law, and Orange County ordinances.
C. Advisory Boards and any members thereof shall not (and shall not have the express or
implied authority to):
1. Incur expense or obligate Orange County in any manner.
a. Any expense incurred must have been pre-approved either through the
department director overseeing the advisory board's budget, the Orange
County Board of Commissioners, or the County Manager.
b. It is specifically acknowledged that no member of an advisory board has the
authority, express or implied, to, contractually or otherwise, bind Orange
County.
2. Identify or release any draft document that has not been approved for release by
the Orange County Board of Commissioners or County Manager.
3. Take positions, in their capacity as an advisory board member, on any political issue
or support or oppose any candidate for public office.
4. Independently investigate resident complaints against Orange County, any
department or any employee of a department.
5. Conduct any activity that might constitute or be construed as an official
governmental review of departmental or employee actions.
6. Conduct any activity that might constitute or be construed as establishment of
Orange County or departmental policy.
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7. Violate the confidentiality of any information related to matters involving pending
or forthcoming civil or criminal litigation.
8. Engage in any act to impose or attempt to impose discipline on any advisory board
member, department, or employee.
9. Interfere, attempt to interfere or involve themselves in any way in staff personnel
matters regardless of the nature of the matter.
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