APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR ORANGE COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOA and OWASA Board of Directors
One of the ways residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board.
The ABC Board is an independent political subdivision of the State of North Carolina that purchases, distributes, controls and sells spirituous beverages to eligible citizens and visitors in this County. This is performed consistently with the applicable laws of North Carolina and the rules of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. This board also adopts rules for the ABC system and has the authority to hire and dismiss employees. ABC Board members receive a $75 stipend per meeting of the board.
The goal of the ABC Board is to achieve balance in five important areas:
- Providing the highest level of customer service;
- Maintaining a dedicated workforce;
- Contributing net profits to local Orange County programs, such as educational/rehabilitation, law enforcement and the Orange County general fund;
- Supporting efforts to ensure the legal sale of alcohol; and
- Maintaining sufficient working capital to provide for expansion and improvements.
The ABC Board meets on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am at 601 Valley Forge Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting also applicants for the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors.
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors. The Chapel Hill Town Council appoints five Chapel Hill residents, the Carrboro Town Council appoints two Carrboro residents, and the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoints two Orange County residents. There is one upcoming vacancy for an Orange County resident.
Governing a critical public utility effectively requires a group of dedicated volunteers with a broad range of knowledge and experiences. The OWASA Board of Directors is unique in that it is in fact a governing Board and, therefore, does not simply advise the elected bodies on issues. The OWASA Board addresses a wide variety of issues including infrastructure investment, employee compensation and benefits, finance and rate setting, customer service and affordability, environmental protection, forestry, public health, and community engagement, among others. Experience in these areas can be helpful, but specific technical experience is not required; the only true qualification needed is a genuine commitment to serve the community. Former Board members have found serving on the Board to be a meaningful and rewarding experience, though this level of community service does require a significant investment of time and energy to prepare for and attend meetings.
Each appointed member must take an Oath of Office to faithfully discharge the duties of their office, to abide by the constitution and laws of the United States and of North Carolina, and to exercise their best judgment as a member of the Board of Directors.
The OWASA Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in the OWASA Community Room (400 Jones Ferry Rd. in Carrboro).
Board members receive $100 compensation for attendance at each meeting of the board, special meetings, or work sessions.
Please visit https://www.owasa.org/board-of-directors/ for more information on the work of the Board of Directors.
If interested, apply at www.orangecountync.gov/Apply.
Orange County strives for diverse representation on volunteer boards and commissions. Residents of all demographic backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are encouraged to apply. Applicants must reside in Orange County. Volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners have the opportunity to directly influence local decisions, policies, and priorities.
For additional information contact Tara May at 919-245-2125 or tmay@orangecountync.gov.
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