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Appointment to the Orange County Climate Council
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to appoint a resident to the Orange County Climate Council.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando
INFORMATION: The Climate Council was jointly formed by Orange County, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough as a collaborative effort along the municipal governments, the school systems, UNC, and residents to accelerate joint action on climate change issues. The Climate Council works to share successful approaches and identify both joint and individual opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect County residents.
Orange County requested that the Board of Aldermen appoint a Carrboro citizen to fill an open seat. Alderman Slade is the Board of Aldermen representative to the Council. The position was advertised for three weeks. Three applications were received.
Ballots for appointment will be provided at the meeting.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board of Aldermen appoint an applicant to the Orange County Climate Council.