Applicants Needed for Orange County
Human Relations Commission

ORANGE COUNTY, NC (November 16, 2020) – One major way citizens can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to volunteer to serve on the various County advisory boards and commissions.
 
Human Relations Commission – The Board of County Commissioners appoints all eighteen members.  The Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough each nominate at least one member.  This commission seeks to prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination by means of education, persuasion, conciliation and enforcement.  It also advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints, and conducts the corresponding investigation of such complaints. 
 
Presently, vacancies exist for One (1) Town of Chapel Hill representative and One (1) At-Large representative. If interested, please apply at www.orangecountync.gov/boards .

Orange County strives for diversity on volunteer advisory boards.  Minorities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must reside in Orange County.  Volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners have an opportunity to influence the way of life in Orange County.

For questions regarding the open positions or for additional information, call Thom Freeman-Stuart 919-245-2125 or email tfreeman@orangecountync.gov.
 

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