After returning from a closed session, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to declare the District 4 position on the county planning commission vacant effective immediately, citing a conflict with county rules requiring commissioners to reside in the district they represent.

A county official told the board that the appointment of the District 4 planning commissioner was made in error because the appointee did not meet the residency requirement. The board emphasized the outcome was not the appointee’s fault and praised the individual’s service. A supervisor moved to declare the seat vacant; the motion was seconded and the board approved by voice vote.

Board members publicly thanked the outgoing planning commissioner for service. The board then moved to adjourn.