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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. s.
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 1, 1997
SUBJECT: County Government Week
DEPARTMENT: Manager's Office PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/iS)
BUDGET AMENDMENT: (Y/N)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
I. Calendar of Events Sharron Siler,Management Analyst
II. Proclamation TELEPHONE NUMBERS: -- ext. 2300
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
PURPOSE: To proclaim the week of April 13-19, 1997, as"Orange County Government Week"
and endorse activities planned during the week.
BACKGROUND: The National Association of Counties and the North Carolina Association of
County Commissioners encourage local governments to celebrate County Government Week in an
effort to educate citizens about county government.
The attached Calendar of Events(Attachment I)provides an overview of planned activities to be
held during this week. These include a variety of educational as well as community outreach
activities. Because these activities will provide an increased awareness of government operations, it
is recommended that Orange County proclaim the week of April 13-19, 1997 as"County
Government Week". A proclamation is provided as Attachment II.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the proclamation and
endorse the planned activities.
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ORANGE COUNTY
"OFFICIAL FOR A DAY"
April 18, 1997
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Welcome& Introductions(includes continental breakfast)
- Government Services Center
(*Department Heads are encouraged to attend)
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Students"Mentoring with Department Heads"
12:00 noon- 1:15 p.m. Lunch(for Students and Department Heads)
-Recreation and Parks Department
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. "Mock"Board of Commissioners Meeting
- Library Conference Room
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Student Comments/Evaluation
-Library Conference Room
2:30 p.m. Adjourn
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ATTACHMENT I
ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 13-19, 1997
April 1, 1997 Commissioners Sign Proclamation Recognizing County Government Week
April 18, 1997 "Official for a Day" Program
All Week Speakers Bureau Offered to School and Civic Groups
All Week WCHL Radio Public Service Announcements by Commissioners
All Week WCHL Radio Interviews with Department Heads
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ATTACHMENT II
ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
April 13-19, 1997
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April 13-19, 1997, is National County Government Week and
Orange County is proud of its key role in the governmental
partnership as the local provider and facilitator of important services
for the community; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to enhancing ways for citizens to learn
more about and have input in local decisions; and
WHEREAS, Orange County delivers key services that many citizens rely on daily
- such as restaurant inspections,jail operations,vaccinations and
immunizations, emergency management,ambulance services,job
training and related support services,child health and protection,
aging programs,drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation,
collection of child support monies, filing of property deeds,waste
reduction and disposal,economic development strategies, land use
and tax mapping; and
WHEREAS, Given our involvement in these key services and our close proximity
to those we serve,Orange County is well positioned to further
strengthen the relationships between government and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to building a stronger partnership with
its citizens in defining community problems and solutions through
such efforts as strategic planning and local focus groups.
NOW,THEREFORE, We,the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
do hereby proclaim the week of April 13-19, 1997, as Orange
County Government Week, and further encourage all citizens to
become familiar with the services provided by Orange County
government.
This the 1st day of April, 1997.
William Crowther, Chair