Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool

Description: 

This panel hears appeals concerning 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 and also potentially dangerous dog appeals as prescribed by N.C. Gen. Stat. §67-4.1(c).  It is the responsibility of pool members to conduct fair and impartial hearings for these appeals and they will receive training in both law and proper procedure prior to participating in a hearing. The panel meets on an as-needed basis for hearings.

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Meeting Time and Date As Needed As Needed Contact Person Elizabeth Overcash & Krista Watkins
Meeting Place TBD Contact Phone 919-932-4954
Number of Positions 18 Contact E-Mail eovercash & kwatkins@orangecountync.gov
Terms 2  Length 3 years 

Member Name and Term Information

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: