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June 17, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1604 Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. (H -2) Appointments - Cabarrus County Tourism Authority The Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board of Directors has three seats that need to be appointed for the term commencing July 1, 2013 and expiring on June 30, 2016. The nominating group and their nominees are as follows: Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce - Seat No. 9: John Cox Cabarrus County Tourism Authority - Seat No. 8: Phillip Cunningham Cabarrus County Tourism Authority - Seat No. 12: Frank Lapsley The term of appointment for Vinay Patel expires June 30, 2013. He is currently serving an unexpired term on the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority as the "hotelier" representative in Seat No. 7. Vinay Patel is willing to serve another term. An exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy will be needed for him. Vice Chairman White, Tourism Authority Board member, presented an overview of the Tourism Authority, the diversity of the members and recommended the nominees be appointed as requested. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board appointed John Cox to Seat No. 9 on the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June 30, 2016; reappointed Phillip Cunningham to Seat No. 8 on the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June 30, 2016, including an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy; appointed Frank Lapsley to Seat No. 12 on the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June, 30, 2016; and reappointed Vinay Patel to Seat No. 7 on the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority for a three -year term ending June 30, 2016, including an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy. (H -3) Appointments - Cabarrus County Youth Council (CCYC) Reappointments are needed for Cooper McAuley, John "Erik" Taylor and Michael Walker to the Cabarrus County Youth Council to continue their service for one -year terms ending June 30, 2014. Commissioner Measmer stated there are vacancies on the Hickory Ridge and Northwest Cabarrus High School positions and urged students to apply to the council. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Cooper McAuley (Central Cabarrus High School), John "Erik' Taylor (At- Large) and Michael Walker (Cox Mill High School) to the Cabarrus County Youth Council for one -year terms ending June 30, 2014. (H -4) Appointments - Jury Commission An appointment is needed for the Jury Commission. Ms. Phyllis Crump has served on the Jury Commission since 2001. She is willing to serve another term. An exception to the "length of service" provision of the Appointment Policy would be needed for her. Commissioner Morris MOVED to reappoint Phyllis Crump to the Jury Commission for a two -year term ending June 30, 2015; including an exception to the "length of service" provision of the Appointment Policy. Commissioner Burrage seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. (H -5) Appointments - Mt. Pleasant Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (ETJ) The terms of appointment to the Mt. Pleasant Planning Board and Board of Adjustment for John Murdock, III; Whit Moose, Jr. and Margaret Strickland (alternate) end June 30, 2013. These seats are held by representatives of the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), and therefore, are appointed by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. On May 6, 2013, Mt. Pleasant Town