Other Advisory Appointments
In addition to the town's appointed boards, the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners also appoints or makes recommendations for the appointment of Hillsborough residents to boards that serve the larger Orange County community. Unless otherwise noted in the sections below, see the Orange County website for more information on a board and how to apply.
Orange County government also has a number of boards for which it seeks representation from Hillsborough residents without input from the town's elected leaders. See the county website for information on these boards and how to apply.
This Orange County advisory board prioritizes affordable housing needs and assesses and monitors project proposals and local housing programs. It publicizes county housing objectives and assists in the implementation of recommended strategies in the Commissioners' Affordable Housing Task Force Report. The board also explores new funding opportunities, assists in the investigation of county residential segregation patterns, and assists with other housing-related items as identified by the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
The county commissioners appoint Hillsborough residents to the board with input from the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. Members can serve up to two three-year terms.
This Orange County board advises the Orange County Board of Commissioners on animal issues and services and works with Orange County Animal Services on various policy concerns and issues.
The county commissioners appoint Hillsborough residents to the board with input from the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. Members can serve up to two three-year terms.
Members of this pool hear appeals regarding dangerous dog declarations and other actions taken by Orange County Animal Services staff. The hearing panels are drawn from a pool of people appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Hillsborough residents are appointed with input from the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. Members can serve up to two three-year terms.
The council is a collaborative effort of Orange County government, the towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, school systems and area nonprofit organizations. Members work to accelerate local action on climate change issues. The council will share successful approaches and identify joint and individual opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect Orange County residents.
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners appoints a resident to serve as an at-large member. For more information on this council, contact Administrative Services Director Jen Della Valle by email or by phone at 919-296-9424.
This Orange County commission seeks to prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination through education, persuasion, conciliation and enforcement. It advises the Orange County Board of Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints, and conducts investigations of complaints.
The county commissioners appoint at least one Hillsborough resident to the commission with input from the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. Members can serve up to two three-year terms.
