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Appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission.
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Sabrina Oliver, Director/Town Clerk |
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Amy Harvey, Deputy Town Clerk |
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Brenton Hodge, Assistant Town Clerk |
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That the Council make appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission for seven three seats.
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• Recommendation |
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• Applications |
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Justin Haslett, Cultural Arts Commission Chair
SUBJECT: Recommendation for filling Commission vacancies
DATE: May 17, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: The Cultural Arts Commission met on April 19, 2023 and by a unanimous vote made the following recommendation(s) to the Town Council for consideration:
• Meredith Graham, Appointment (was appointed May 24)
• Nic Johnson, Appointment (was appointed May 24)
• Kemisa Kassa, Appointment (was appointed May 24)
• Laurie Hinzman, Appointment
BACKGROUND: The Commission had held these seats open as we reimagined our name, charge, and membership. As we regroup in the Fall as the Community Arts & Culture Advisory Board, this diverse slate of applicants will serve us, the Council, and the community well.
Note: Communications and Public Affairs notes the February Cultural Arts Commission Request <https://chapelhill.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11638022&GUID=590F67C1-7E63-4863-908A-18B6B39C2731> and that the Cultural Arts Commission reviewed the following applications: Ian Bowater, Susana Burns, LIiana Morgan Chevres, Meredith Graham, Leavelle Irving, Nic Johnson, Kemisa Kassa, Jennifer Lawson, Dante Mcintyre, Rebecca Rogers, Ray Schwartz, and Laurie Hinzman White No additional applications were received between April 19, 2023 and Wednesday May 17June 1, 2023 for the Cultural Arts Commission. The Commission meant to also recommend Jennifer Lawson (incumbent), the Council appointed her on May 24. The Commission would like the Council to appoint Laurie Hinzman White and leave the other two seats vacant pending future Council action to reduce the Commission to nine total members.
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