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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-13-2022; 3 - Animal Services Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 13, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 3 SUBJECT: Animal Services Advisory Board —Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Animal Services Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animals services in Orange County and to work with the Animal Services Director on various policy concerns and issues regarding County animal services. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all thirteen (13) members with representation from various related fields and municipalities. The folll wing individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Judy Miller Animal Partial Term 06/30/2023 Welfare/Advocacy If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Town of 06/30/2024 Vacant since 06/30/2021 Carrboro Town of Chapel 06/30/2024 Vacant since 06/30/2021 Hill At-Large 06/30/2025 Vacant since 06/30/2022 Owner/Manager 06/30/2023 Vacant since 01/05/2022 Retail Pet Services 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to the Animal Services Advisory Board. 3 ORANGE COUNTY NC ANIMAL SERVICES 1601 Eubanks Road www.orangecountVnc.gov/animalservices phone: (919)942-7387 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919)918-2393 August 18, 2022 To: Tara May, Assistant Deputy Clerk, Board of County Commissioners From: Holly Pittman, Administrative Support II, Animal Services Re: Animal Services Advisory Board Recommendation for New Board Member The Animal Services Advisory Board recommends that the Board of County Commissioners appoint Dr. Mark Solomon to the Animal Services Advisory Board. • Judy Miller is recommended for appointment to Position 10—Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is a need for additional information. cc: Laura Jensen, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners Dr. Lee Pickett, Chair,Animal Services Advisory Board Allan Polak, Vice Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board Dr. Sandra Strong, Animal Services Director 4 Animal Services Advisory Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Allan Polak Member Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Brenda Baldwin Scott Member Female White 60+ Eno Dawn Roberts Member Female White 35-59 Cedar Grove Lee Pickett Member Female White Eno Lucia Welborne Member Female White Bingham Mark Solomon Member Male White 35-59 Hillsborough Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Paula L.Greeno Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Sunita Driehuys Member Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT Celie B.Richardson Applicant Female White Chapel Hill Cynthia J Stubbs Applicant Female White 35-59 Little River Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool David Francis Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Denise M.Doolan Applicant Female Undesignated 60+ Chapel Hill Jennifer Stout Applicant Female White Hillsborough Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Judy Miller Applicant Female White 60+ Cedar Grove Kimberly Rider lApplicant lFemale lWhite 18-34 1 Hillsborough 5 Page 1 of 2 Judy Miller Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Judy Miller Name Called: Home Address: 403 Jericho Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-241-3001 Email: jmiller221@hotmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Porch program, Our Wild Neighbors, Iglesia Food pantry, Friends of Eno Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Background, education and experience relevant to this board: PhD gerontological nursing with 35 years of clinical practice, teaching & research in care of older adults with focus on reducing acute delirium & pain of elders with dementia. Work with nursing home & hospital nursing staff. Directly&through development of online modules dealing with strategies to prevent& manage common problems of frail elders. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To give back in some small way to help elders &the staff trying to work under challenging situations. & now with time since retired from nursing &only working part-time. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I can advocate well for the staff& understand constraints. I also bring keen analytical skills with focus on how to evaluate data. Conflict of Interest: 6 Page 2 of 2 Judy Miller Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Please see responses with #1. In addition, I consulted on the development of the Senior Day Health Center. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Please see responses with #1 Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Please see responses with #1 Conflict of Interest: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Served on board previously. I have worked for 15 years in veterinary clinic with primary responsibilities being with the clients who bring their pets to us, as well as so many people who call struggling with finances. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I can be an advocate for animals, animal services staff, and our community of pet owners as well as those who are unable or choose not to care for animals. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I can advocate for Animal service staff from previous years of learning about their challenges with very difficult jobs. Will also bring forward perspective of how challenges of Board of Commissioners with budgets & public opinion forces n. I have participated in strategies to help preserve rural Orange County as it deals with development&conflicts about noise (chickens) & odors (cattle). Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/2/2022 6:53:00 PM Date Printed: 8/3/2022 7 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Feb 16, 2022 Application Form Profile Denise M Doolan Msw First Name Middle Initial Last Name denisedoolan48@gmail.com Email Address 802 Coker Drive Home Address Suite or Apt Chapel Hill NC 27517 City State Postal Code Mobile: (919) 896-2667 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q Chapel Hill Property Zone Chapel Hill Town Limits Community Involvement Past graduate student at UNC School of Social Work. Past social work intern at UNC Student Health Services- Counseling. Past graduate clinical social worker at Duke Hospital in Obstetrics Clinic. Clinical Social Worker at Duke Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Animal Services Advisory Board: Submitted Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool: Submitted Board of Social Services: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 I have volunteered with the Orange County Animal Shelter, and have adopted pets from the shelter. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from UNC, Chapel Hill. Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I am very interested in being of service to the community by participating in the Animal Services Board. Denise M Doolan Msw 8 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I would like to know more about this Board. Conflict of Interest Board #1 I would like to know more about this Board. Relevant Experience Board #2 See Relevant Experience Board#1 Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Conflict of Interest Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Past Service Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range W 60+ Denise M Doolan Msw 9 OC Ethnicity W Undesignated OC Gender Identity V Female Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. • 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. • 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. • 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: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. Denise M Doolan Msw 10 10. 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. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. 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. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. 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. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. I agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for the sole purposes of this form. W I Agree Denise M Doolan Msw 11 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Jul 05, 2021 Application Form Profile Celie B Richardson First Name Middle Initial Last Name celiebrichardson@aol.com Email Address 925 Lystra Lane Home Address Suite or Apt Chapel Hill NC 27517 City State Postal Code Home: (919) 968-7919 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? Q Chapel Hill Property Zone Chapel Hill ETJ Community Involvement Former president, Orange County Bar Association; service on NC Bar Association committees and non- profit boards and church positions. When we lived in Cabarrus County, I served as a member and chair of the county parks and recreation commission. Which Boards would you like to apply for? Animal Services Advisory Board: Submitted Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 I am an attorney, in practice for 23 years. I have done dog cases, representing both owners of dogs accused of harming others and persons claiming harm by dogs. This has been mostly in civil litigation, but that included interaction with animal control. I have done one county board appeal. I also have experience in legal processes and evidentiary issues. Celie B Richardson 12 Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I am an attorney, in practice for 23 years. I have done dog cases, representing both owners of dogs accused of harming others and persons claiming harm by dogs. This has been mostly in civil litigation, but that included interaction with animal control. I have done one county board appeal. I also have experience in legal processes and evidentiary issues. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I am an attorney, in practice for 23 years. I have done dog cases, representing both owners of dogs accused of harming others and persons claiming harm by dogs. This has been mostly in civil litigation, but that included interaction with animal control. I have done one county board appeal. I also have experience in legal processes and evidentiary issues. Conflict of Interest Board #1 None. Relevant Experience Board #2 1 am an attorney, in practice for 23 years. I have done dog cases, representing both owners of dogs accused of harming others and persons claiming harm by dogs. This has been mostly in civil litigation, but that included interaction with animal control. I have done one county board appeal. I also have experience in legal processes and evidentiary issues. Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 1 am an attorney, in practice for 23 years. I have done dog cases, representing both owners of dogs accused of harming others and persons claiming harm by dogs. This has been mostly in civil litigation, but that included interaction with animal control. I have done one county board appeal. I also have experience in legal processes and evidentiary issues. Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 1 am an attorney, in practice for 23 years. I have done dog cases, representing both owners of dogs accused of harming others and persons claiming harm by dogs. This has been mostly in civil litigation, but that included interaction with animal control. I have done one county board appeal. I also have experience in legal processes and evidentiary issues. Conflict of Interest Board #2 None. Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Celie B Richardson 13 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Past Service Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range PF 60+ OC Ethnicity PF White OC Gender Identity rJ Female Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. • 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. • 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. • Code of Ethics 1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper Celie B Richardson 14 influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors that are consistent with this standard are: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. 10. 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. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. 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. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. 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. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. Celie B Richardson 15 1 agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for the sole purposes of this form. W I Agree Celie B Richardson 16 Page 1 of 2 Kimberly Rider Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kimberly Rider Name Called: Home Address: 2314 Red Oak Ct. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-818-7319 Email: kimnrider@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I own and operate Kimie s Kritters LLC a pet sitting and dog walking business in Hillsborough. I service all of orange county. I also volunteer with various rescue organizations to help with animal transport up and down the east coast. I have volunteered with Paws4ever. This year I was also finalist for the Indy Week best of the triangle award for Orange county pet sitting service. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a business owner and a pet owner in Orange county. I have been an animal advocate for as long as I can remember. I service about 500 clients most of which are in Orange county so there wellbeing is of my utmost concern. I have adopted from the Orange county shelter in 2010. Compassion towards animals and faircare is one of my passions. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe it is the right board for me to serve on because I am a pet care business owner in Orange county and have been for the past 10 years so I would be happy to share my experience and help find ways to better animal services in Orange county. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a pet care business owner and pet parent , I understand two very critical aspects of animal Care. The reason I started my business was because I saw a need for quality Pet Care in Orange county and felt like I could provide that. Now in business for 10 years I feel like that s a unique perspective. Conflict of Interest: 17 Page 2 of 2 Kimberly Rider With running a for-profit business obviously that s a different situation then a typical citizen but seeing as this position would be for someone who runs a for-profit business I feel like it wouldn t conflict. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/13/2022 Date Printed: 9/1/2022 18 Page 1 of 2 Jennifer Stout Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Jennifer Stout Name Called: Home Address: 2401 George Anderson Dr Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9193239992 Email: jenstout.nc@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Graduate of the Hillsborough Citizen s Academy, Election Assistant for Orange County Board of Elections (2016 to present), former volunteer with Calvin s Paws, former board member and volunteer with North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Animal Services Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I m a lifelong animal lover. I grew up on a farm, later got into horses, and spent my formative years working the show circuit as a groom. I ve been a farm/pet sitter for over 20 years now. I work professionally in human clinical research, but my passion has always been animals and animal care. I ve volunteered in multiple capacities with animal rescue groups and other groups with a horse component (therapeutic riding). And I am also a fill in veterinary assistant at a local practice when they need additional hands. I think all of that brings a wealth of love and experience that could prove helpful and relevant. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I d like to find a way to combine by love of animals with my interest in local government and this seems a good way to marry that. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 19 Page 2 of 2 Jennifer Stout Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Application Date: 5/14/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Echoing what I said above... I m a lifelong animal lover. I grew up on a farm, later got into horses, and spent my formative years working the show circuit as a groom. I ve been a farm/pet sitter for over 20 years now. I work professionally in human c Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: This board is intriguing because the decisions made have strong personal and potentially community impacts. I m a dog owner and aficionado, but I ve also been the recipient of a nasty dog bite and have been exposed to the animal control/reporting side of Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/28/2020 Date Printed: 7/28/2020 20 Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Jun 30, 2021 Application Form Profile Cynthia J Stubbs First Name Middle Initial Last Name pmfcjs@gmail.com Email Address 4911 Hunt Rd Home Address Suite or Apt Hillsborough NC 27278 City State Postal Code Mobile: (770) 722-1107 Primary Phone What Township do you live in? 17 Little River Property Zone County-Agricultural Residential Community Involvement Orange County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer since 2012, Member of the Hillsborough Farmers' Market Which Boards would you like to apply for? Animal Services Advisory Board: Submitted Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool: Submitted Interests & Experiences Relevant Experience Board #1 I am a veterinarian with 26 years of experience in small animal medicine. Reasons Want to Serve Board #1 I would like to contribute/give back my time to this community.This seems like an opportunity that would fit me. Having served on the Human Relations Commission, I am looking to reengage at the County level. Cynthia J Stubbs 21 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1 I am an animal lover yet also a farmer, recognizing the economic as well as the social value of animals. Conflict of Interest Board #1 None. I am not currently working at a veterinary hospital in this county. Relevant Experience Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #2 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2 Conflict of Interest Board #2 Reasons Want to Serve Board #3 Relevant Experience Board #3 Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3 Conflict of Interest Board #3 Past Service previously served on the Human Relations Commission in Orange County. Demographics We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions: Age Range W 35-59 Cynthia J Stubbs 22 OC Ethnicity PF White OC Gender Identity PF Female Ethics Guidelines Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. • 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. • 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. • 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: 1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. 2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. 3. Exhibiting trustworthiness. 4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves. 8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree. 9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard. Cynthia J Stubbs 23 10. 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. 11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly. 12. 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. 13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices. 14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect. 15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings. 16. 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. 17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload. 18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit. 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board. I agree with the Above Statement By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for the sole purposes of this form. W I Agree Cynthia J Stubbs 24 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Dr.Sandra Strong Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: <div>The charge of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and animals services in Orange County.&nbsp;To work with the Animal Services Director (or designee)on various policy concerns and issues regarding County animal services.To carry out duty to hear Potentially Dangerous Dog Declaration appeals as prescribed by N.C.Gen. Stat.§67-4.10.&nbsp;Position#1 &quot;Veterianarian from Health Board&quot;,may serve 3 terms to coincide with the Board of Health terms.</div> Dr. Lee Pickett I Chair First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Veterinarian from Health Board(3 terms) Number of Terms: 1 Dr Sunita Driehuys 2 First Appointed: 03/10/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Veterinarian Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 3 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Number of Terms: VACANT 4 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Number of Terms: Dr. Mark J. Solomon 5 First Appointed: 05/24/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/24/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1 Brenda Baldwin Scott 6 First Appointed: 05/18/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Eno Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: 1 Friday,September 2,2022 Page 1 25 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Dr.Sandra Strong Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Dawn Roberts 8 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Non-Municipality Number of Terms: 1 Lucia Welborne 9 First Appointed: 03/19/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: 2 VACANT 10 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: Paula L. Green 11 Secretary First Appointed: 04/26/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/26/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy Number of Terms: Allan Polak 12 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Certified Animal Handler/Trainer/Technic Number of Terms: Friday,September 2,2022 Page 2 26 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting Times: 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person:Dr.Sandra Strong Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Positions: 13 Length:3 years Terms: 2 VACANT 13 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Owner/Manager Retail Pet Services Number of Terms: Friday,September 2,2022 Page 3 27 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Dr. Sandra Strong Animal Services Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Denise M. Doolan Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/16/2022 Ethnic Background: Undesignated Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. David Francis Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Also Serves On: Judy Miller Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/02/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Ms. Celie B. Richardson Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Zone of Residence: ETJ-Chapel Hill Also Serves On: Kimberly Rider Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/13/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Ms. Jennifer Stout Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Thursday,September 1,2022 Page 1 of 2 28 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Dr. Sandra Strong Animal Services Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-942-7387 Cynthia J Stubbs Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 06/30/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool Thursday,September 1,2022 Page 2 of 2