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Appointment of Dawn Watts to Small Business Development Advisory Board

Original title: MOTION TO APPOINT Dawn Watts to the Small Business Development Advisory Board in the category of “Woman-owned or -controlled small businesses.” (Mayor Furr)

Record date · January 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The County Commission is considering the appointment of Dawn Watts to the Small Business Development Advisory Board. She is being nominated to represent the category of woman-owned or controlled small businesses.

Why it matters

This appointment determines the representation of woman-owned businesses on the board that advises the County Commission on small business development policy.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Dawn Watts

She is the subject of the appointment motion.

Directly affected

Woman-owned small businesses

This group will have a new representative on the advisory board if the motion passes.

Key Facts

  • Dawn Watts is nominated for appointment to the Small Business Development Advisory Board.
  • The appointment is specifically for the 'Woman-owned or -controlled small businesses' category.
  • The motion was introduced by Mayor Furr.
  • The file number for this agenda item is 25-067.
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  • The item is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for the County Commission.
  • The motion was introduced on January 16, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Small Business Development Advisory Board?
The document does not provide a description of the board's specific duties, only that it is a body under the County Commission.
When will this appointment be finalized?
The document lists the status as '' as of January 16, 2025, but does not provide a specific date for the final vote.

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