Animal Services Advisory Board

Description: 

The Animal Services Advisory Board is charged to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters of concern regarding animal issues and services within the county, and to work with Animal Services on various policy concerns and issues. Position #1 Veterianarian from Health Board may serve 3 terms to coincide with the Board of Health terms.

To learn more about this Commission, please visit the Animal Services Advisory Board website.

To apply for this board or commission, click here

Meeting Time and Date 6:30 pm Third Wednesday of every month Contact Person Elizabeth Overcash & Krista Watkins
Meeting Place 1601 Eubanks Rd., Chapel Hill Contact Phone 919-932-4954
Number of Positions 13 Contact E-Mail eovercash & kwatkins@orangecountync.gov
Terms Length 3 years 

Member Name and Term Information

VACANT Residency Req:   Special Representation: Veterinarian 
First Appointed:   Current Appointment:  
  Expiration: 6/30/2028  Number of Terms:  

VACANT Residency Req:   Special Representation: At-Large 
First Appointed:   Current Appointment:  
  Expiration: 6/30/2028  Number of Terms:  

Michael Delafield Residency Req:   Special Representation: Town of Chapel Hill 
First Appointed: 11/1/2022  Current Appointment: 6/18/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2027  Number of Terms:

Michael Dempsey Residency Req:   Special Representation: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy 
First Appointed: 10/15/2024  Current Appointment: 10/15/2024 
Township: Eno Expiration: 6/30/2027  Number of Terms:

Annie Goldberg Residency Req:   Special Representation: Non-Municipality 
First Appointed: 6/18/2024  Current Appointment: 6/18/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2027  Number of Terms:

Deborah Hill, Vice-Chair Residency Req:   Special Representation: Town of Carrboro 
First Appointed: 3/7/2023  Current Appointment: 6/18/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2027  Number of Terms:

Mary Lucas Residency Req:   Special Representation: Town of Hillsborough 
First Appointed: 5/20/2025  Current Appointment: 5/20/2025 
Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 6/30/2027  Number of Terms:

Judy Miller Residency Req:   Special Representation: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy 
First Appointed: 9/20/2022  Current Appointment: 6/20/2023 
Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Cathy Munnier Residency Req:   Special Representation: Animal Welfare/Animal Advocacy 
First Appointed: 3/7/2023  Current Appointment: 10/17/2023 
Township: Eno Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Lee Pickett Residency Req:   Special Representation: Veterinarian from Health Board (3 terms) 
First Appointed: 9/17/2019  Current Appointment: 6/20/2023 
Township: Eno Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Allan Polak, Chair Residency Req:   Special Representation: Certified Animal Handler/Trainer/Technician 
First Appointed: 10/6/2020  Current Appointment: 5/20/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2028  Number of Terms:

Kimberly Rider Residency Req:   Special Representation: Owner/Manager Retail Pet Services 
First Appointed: 9/20/2022  Current Appointment: 6/20/2023 
Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Dawn Roberts Residency Req:   Special Representation: Non-Municipality 
First Appointed: 10/6/2020  Current Appointment: 6/20/2023 
Township: Cedar Grove Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms: