Description: To hear appeals from violations of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4 (“Animal Control Ordinance”), as provided in the Orange County Code of Ordinances, Section 4-53 Appeals. To hear appeals as prescribed by N.C. Gen. Stat. §67-4.1(c). To protect the health, safety and welfare of Orange County residents and the animals residing in Orange County. Conduct fair and impartial hearings of appeals of potentially dangerous dog declaration and any other appeals as may be required by the Animal Control Ordinance.
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| Meeting Time and Date | As Needed As Needed | Contact Person | Dr. Sandra Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Place | TBD | Contact Phone | 919-942-7387 |
| Number of Positions | 18 | Contact E-Mail | ocas@orangecountync.gov |
| Terms | 2 | Length | 3 years |
| VACANT | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | Current Appointment: | |||
| Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | ||
| VACANT | Residency Req: | Chapel Hill | Special Representation: | Town of Chapel Hill |
| First Appointed: | Current Appointment: | |||
| Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | ||
| VACANT | Residency Req: | Hillsborough | Special Representation: | Town of Hillsborough |
| First Appointed: | Current Appointment: | |||
| Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | ||
| VACANT | Residency Req: | Carrboro | Special Representation: | Town of Carrboro |
| First Appointed: | Current Appointment: | |||
| Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | ||
| Michael Delafield | Residency Req: | Chapel Hill | Special Representation: | Town of Chapel Hill |
| First Appointed: | 6/20/2023 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Michael Dempsey | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | At-Large Unincorporated County |
| First Appointed: | 11/19/2024 | Current Appointment: | 11/19/2024 | |
| Township: Eno | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | |
| Lynne DuBose | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | At-Large Unincorporated County |
| First Appointed: | 6/20/2023 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Eno | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Thomas Gambill | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | Public Safety Field |
| First Appointed: | 3/19/2024 | Current Appointment: | 3/19/2024 | |
| Township: Bingham | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Deborah Hill | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | Animal Services Advisory Board Member |
| First Appointed: | 3/19/2024 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Benjamin King | Residency Req: | Carrboro | Special Representation: | Town of Carrboro |
| First Appointed: | 11/19/2024 | Current Appointment: | 11/19/2024 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Cathy Munnier | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 3/18/2025 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Eno | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Allan Polak | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | Animal Services Advisory Board Member |
| First Appointed: | 5/18/2021 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Dawn Roberts | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | Animal Services Advisory Board Member |
| First Appointed: | 6/20/2023 | Current Appointment: | 6/20/2023 | |
| Township: Cedar Grove | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Meggie Romick | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 3/19/2019 | Current Appointment: | 3/19/2024 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Pam C. Schwentner | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | At-Large Unincorporated County |
| First Appointed: | 10/5/2021 | Current Appointment: | 9/17/2024 | |
| Township: Cedar Grove | Expiration: | 9/30/2027 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Mark J. Solomon | Residency Req: | Hillsborough | Special Representation: | Town of Hillsborough |
| First Appointed: | 3/16/2021 | Current Appointment: | 3/19/2024 | |
| Township: Hillsborough | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Cynthia J Stubbs | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | Veterinarian |
| First Appointed: | 10/5/2021 | Current Appointment: | 9/17/2024 | |
| Township: Little River | Expiration: | 9/30/2027 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| James Wheeler | Residency Req: | Orange County | Special Representation: | Public Health Field |
| First Appointed: | 9/17/2024 | Current Appointment: | 9/17/2024 | |
| Township: Little River | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | |