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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 17, 2014
Action Agenda
Item No. RIM
SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing Michael Talbert for Service to Orange County
DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Resolution
Barry Jacobs, Chair, Orange County
Board of Commissioners
(919) 245 -2130
PURPOSE: To consider a resolution recognizing Michael Talbert for his service to Orange
County Government.
BACKGROUND: Michael Talbert joined Orange County Government in December 2009. Over
the years, he has served as Deputy Financial Services Director, Assistant County Manager and
most recently as Interim County Manager.
Michael Talbert coordinated extremely challenging projects including the Emergency Services
Workgroup, the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood Task Force, an overhaul of the Capital
Improvement Plan reporting structure and moving the County forward on multiple aspects of
solid waste and recycling.
Michael Talbert has announced his well- earned retirement starting on July 1, 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Chair recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the attached resolution recognizing Michael Talbert for his service to Orange
County Government.
RES- 2014 -050
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL TALBERT
FOR SERVICE TO ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert has served in multiple positions since joining Orange County
Government in December 2009; and
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert continually stepped forward to fill gaps at increasingly
challenging positions; and
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert advanced from a temporary position with Financial Services,
took on the role of Deputy Financial Services Director in September 2010, moved
to Assistant County Manager in November 2011 and served as Interim County
Manager starting in September 2013; and
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert worked to promote policies and practices with a strong eye
toward financial implications to improve the well -being of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert coordinated extremely challenging projects including the
Emergency Services Workgroup, the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood Task
Force, an overhaul of the Capital Improvement Plan reporting structure and
moving the County forward on multiple aspects of solid waste and recycling; and
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert's demeanor, intelligence, poise and collaborative spirit
consistently promoted relationships and attitudes that facilitated healthy
partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Michael Talbert's public service reflects a level of dedication, responsiveness,
training, receptivity and hard work that is to be admired and saluted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners,
the County staff, and the residents of Orange County do hereby express our
appreciation and respect for Michael Talbert for his service and leadership, and
wish him well as he retires and moves on to other endeavors.
This the 17t' day of June 2014.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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