Description: 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. 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. §67-4.1(c). Position #1 Veterianarian from Health Board may serve 3 terms to coincide with the Board of Health terms.
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| Meeting Time and Date | 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 |
| Number of Positions | 13 | Contact E-Mail | ocas@orangecountync.gov |
| Terms | 2 | Length | 3 years |
| VACANT | Residency Req: | Special Representation: | Town of Hillsborough | |
| First Appointed: | Current Appointment: | |||
| Expiration: | 6/30/2027 | 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: | 1 |
| 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: | 1 |
| Sunita Driehuys | Residency Req: | Special Representation: | Veterinarian | |
| First Appointed: | 3/10/2020 | Current Appointment: | 3/7/2023 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 6/30/2025 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| 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: | 1 |
| 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: | 1 |
| 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: | 1 |
| 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: | 1 |
| Roni Peterson | Residency Req: | Special Representation: | At-Large | |
| First Appointed: | 10/15/2024 | Current Appointment: | 10/15/2024 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 6/30/2025 | 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: | 2 |
| Allan Polak, Chair | Residency Req: | Special Representation: | Certified Animal Handler/Trainer/Technician | |
| First Appointed: | 10/6/2020 | Current Appointment: | 3/7/2023 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 6/30/2025 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| 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: | 1 |
| 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: | 2 |