Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This board studies Orange County and surrounding areas to determine objectives in the development of the County. It prepares and recommends plans to achieve that development, including the suggesting of policies, ordinances, and procedures. It reviews development applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. It holds regular monthly meetings and may attend quarterly public hearings with the Board of Commissioners.
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| Meeting Time and Date | 7:00 pm First Wednesday of every month | Contact Person | Perdita Holtz & Jack Moran |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Place | TBD | Contact Phone | 919-245-2578 |
| Number of Positions | 12 | Contact E-Mail | pholtz & jomoran@orangecountync.gov |
| Terms | 2 | Length | 3 years |
| Delores Bailey | Residency Req: | At Large | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 2/17/2022 | Current Appointment: | 3/21/2023 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Elizabeth Bronson | Residency Req: | At-Large | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 4/5/2022 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Cheeks | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Jonah Garson | Residency Req: | At-Large | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 3/18/2025 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | |
| Statler Gilfillen | Residency Req: | Eno Township | Special Representation: | Eno Township |
| First Appointed: | 5/18/2021 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Eno | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Chris Johnston, Vice-Chair | Residency Req: | Hillsborough Twnshp | Special Representation: | Hillsborough Township |
| First Appointed: | 3/21/2023 | Current Appointment: | 3/21/2023 | |
| Township: Hillsborough | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Elizabeth Kalies | Residency Req: | Chapel Hill Twnshp | Special Representation: | Chapel Hill Twnsp |
| First Appointed: | 3/21/2023 | Current Appointment: | 3/21/2023 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2026 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Steven Kaufmann | Residency Req: | Bingham Township | Special Representation: | Bingham Township |
| First Appointed: | 5/24/2022 | Current Appointment: | 3/19/2024 | |
| Township: Bingham | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Charity Kirk | Residency Req: | At-Large | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 2/16/2021 | Current Appointment: | 3/19/2024 | |
| Township: Chapel Hill | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Meg Millard | Residency Req: | Little River Township | Special Representation: | Little River Township |
| First Appointed: | 10/15/2024 | Current Appointment: | 10/15/2024 | |
| Township: Little River | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 1 |
| Lamar F. Proctor, Jr., Chair | Residency Req: | Cheeks Township | Special Representation: | Cheeks Township |
| First Appointed: | 2/16/2021 | Current Appointment: | 3/19/2024 | |
| Township: Cheeks | Expiration: | 3/31/2027 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Whitney Watson | Residency Req: | At-Large | Special Representation: | At-Large |
| First Appointed: | 2/16/2021 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Cheeks | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 2 |
| Venkat Yendapalli | Residency Req: | Cedar Grove Twnsp | Special Representation: | Cedar Grove Township |
| First Appointed: | 3/18/2025 | Current Appointment: | 3/18/2025 | |
| Township: Cedar Grove | Expiration: | 3/31/2028 | Number of Terms: | 1 |