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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-19-2008-11b V916NF? 'go ORIENTATION STRATEGY FOR ALL BOCC CANDIDATES AND NEWLY ELECTED BOCC MEMBERS 2008 BOCC CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACKAGE - AT FILING 1. Cover Letter from the Chair (Invitation to Candidate Orientation/Briefing after filing period closes on February 29, Date TBD) 2. BOCC Meeting Calendar 3. BOCC Agendas - Candidate to Provide E-Mail Address to Manager/Clerk's Office to receive electronically 4. County Budget 07-08 - DVD 5. County Contacts Information 6. Sign Ordinance 7. Information Brochure - Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Process 8. County Personnel Ordinance - Employee Political Activity BOCC CANDIDATE ORIENTATION/BRIEFING (After Filing Period Ends) 1. One hour in the evening, date/time TBD 2. Introduction to County Government - History, Demographics, Mission, BOCC Adopted Goals, Org Chart, Commission-Manager form of. government, etc. 3. Requests for Information, Departmental Tours, etc. - Parameters and Process 4. Q& A NEWLY ELECTED BOCC MEMBERS ORIENTATION SESSION (After November Election Results) Complete Orientation Process - Date/Time TBD 1. Introduction to County Government, continued 2. Roles & Responsibilities - BOCC, Manager, Attorney, Clerk, etc. 3. Understanding Budget and Finance 4. Citizen Boards and Commissions 5. Administrative and Technical Support 6. Emergency Operations Plan 7. Resources for On-Going Support and Development - NCACC, NACo, School of Government, etc. 8. Q & A 'Harvey, Evans, Reams DRAFT February 2008 Dear Candidate for Board of County Commissioners Thank you for stepping forward to participate in the 2008 election process. This election as the first under the voter approved district system ushers in a new era of citizen participation and governance. Our County Manager has proposed a strategy - from filing period to post general election - to help enhance your knowledge and understanding of the Commission as policymakers and partners in making county government work. The information enclosed in this packet is the first step and includes the following basic information: Current Board of County Commission Calendar Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget (Compact Disc) County Contact Information Meeting and Work Session Agendas (Please Note: Staff will be obtaining a -candidate-an-e-mail address-so as--to-forward meeting agenda and.-__ materials paperless via the internet.) Of special concern and included in your packet are information on campaign sign regulations in the County and guidelines on political involvement by County employees. Special Notice about Posting Election Campaign Signs in Orange County Orange County Personnel Ordinance Section 6.0 - Political Activity Enclosed as well is a brochure on the process underway to update the County's Comprehensive Plan to guide growth and development through 2030. Orange County Comprehensive Plan Update Brochure (2006-2008) The second step in the strategy to support and assist all Board candidates - after the filing period closes - will be an opportunity to meet with the Chair and other The second step in the strategy to support and assist all Board candidates - after the filing period closes = will be an opportunity to meet with the Chair and other members of the current Board and County management for a brief welcome and introduction to County government. The tentative date and time for this event is TBD and will be held in the John M. Link, Jr. Government Services Center in Hillsborough. The final step - following the November election - will be a full-fledged orientation session for all newly elected Board members. County Management in concert with the sifting Board and Clerk's Office has been preparing a comprehensive program to support and assist new Board members in assuming their local responsibilities with the greatest assurance and ease when they sit down in December. Again, we welcome your interest and involvement, and hope the days ahead are filled with the most positive experience. Sincerely Yours, Barry Jacobs Chair, Board of County Commissioners Enc 2 APPROVED January S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 G16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 S29 30, 31, 2MA Calendar February S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 6 S7 9 10 S11 G12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 C25 I leyl. 27 28 29 March S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 • 7 8 9 10 G11 S12 13 14 15 16 17 M 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 15th 5:30 GSC Din Lo Rev Opt Ed Adv Co 1 st Manager's Conference 1 ST-5TH NACo Washington 16th 7:30 GSC Work Session 7th Bud Wk Session 11th 7:30 Work Ses 29th 7:30 Work Session 8th 11 am-4:00 -BOCC Retreat 12th 7:30 Budget Work Session "29th 5:30 Dinner - Special Meeting 1 1 th 7.3O- JO i ern Transfer Station Process 18th 5:30 Work Session Transfer Station 30th-Feb 1 Manager's Conference 12th 5:30 Din Adv Bd 7:30 Work Ses 31 st 1 • 19th 5:30 Work Session Transfer Station 25th 7:30 QPH July S M T W T F S 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Hillsborouah May S M T W T F S 2 3 4 7 S8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "C19 1 21 22 23, 14 25 HD26 30 31 20th 5:30 Work Session Transfer Station 20th Budget Presented Regular Meeting Budget 29th Budget Public Hearing August S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 C25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June M T W T F S 2 4 G"5 6 7 D 9 10 11 S12 13 14 16 S17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27, 28 29 30 5th 5:30 Clerk's Eval 7:30 Bud Wk Ses 12th 7:30 Budget Work Session 17th 7:30 Budget Work Session 19th &. 20th Manager's Conference 24th 530 Work Session Transfer Station I September S M T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 8 G9 10 11 12 13 14 & 15 17 ` 19 20 21 22 23 24 S25 26 27 28 E91 30 F? . . 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No more than three.;(3) signs totaling nine (9) "square fe'ef'in area are permitted on each Location ® No sign, or of clarificai and any di must be er - -(15)--feet frs diagram flit e ELECTION CAMPAIGN SIGNS IN ORANGE COUNTY Dt. (Orange County Zoning 01 1 ,.1 hereof, shall be placed within FI t titi.,F age County,-staff, considers tk running parai,iei wizn one d behind any ;ditchrut?rin } °,. he-edge"'''®f,-pavement in::c rtes this requirement 9.12 (g)) ; r i' iy public right-of-way. For purposes area'betwegn the edge of pavement part of the right-of-way. All signs ith a road, or a minimum of fifteen i`0 no-ditch-is-present. _The-following- • No sign shall be located in such a manner as to block visibility at any street or driveway intersection. • No sign shall be erected or connected to any of the following: utility poles, street signs, highway control/informational signs (i.e. speed limit signs, stop signs, etc), or other similar regulated freestanding or wall signed as outlined within Article Nine (9) Signs of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. Time Limitations • Signs must be removed within seven (7)' days after the election or conclusion of the campaign. • In the case of a second or subsequent primary, signs must be removed seven (7) days after the concluding election. Enforcement • We ask that each candidate educate his or her staff on these rules to avoid unnecessary problems concerning the placement and maintenance of political signs, ® The Zoning Enforcement Officer, as a courtesy, shall contact a candidates' campaign office in the event of an initial violation to obtain a resolution and bring the offending sign(s) into compliance. If future violations are discovered, staff will remove the offending sign in accordance with the provisions of Articles Nine (9) and Twenty-three (23) of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance, ® Any sign that poses a potential driving or other public safety hazards shall be remove by the Zoning Enforcement Officer immediately. Please call the Orange County Planning Department at 919-245-2575 should you require further assistance regarding maps, right-of-way and the specifics of the Zoning Ordinance. NOTE. 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C7 > a r ttt tL Z4 F ? - Wes ` m 0 : =a WW mm ou,mo 0 0mo 5;- : o v - - ??? ;_" c 4:= a) = te a (L a Q r io a > ; a) ?? m ?¢ ?W t s 6 c O (D , 2 L1 W d ? ?" t6 W D N C a G? E :) 1 >'; Cl7 ' m C E co . i C) aC' N c p ?o & C, N Ttl QEo U) 3 to Orange County Personnel Ordinance Issue Date: January 25, 2006 5.3.3 Any violation of this section shall subject such employee to dismissal or other disciplinary action. 6.0 Political Activity All employees are free to engage in political activity to the widest extent consistent with the restrictions imposed by law. An employee may participate in all political activity not specifically restricted by law; including candidacy for office in nonpartisan election and candidacy for political party office. However, no employee shall: -Use official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or a nomination for office; -Directly or indirectly coerce, attempt to command or advise any other employee of the governmental unit to pay, lend or contribute anything of value to a political party, committee, organization, agency or person for political purposes; -Be a candidate for elective public office in a partisan election while on active pay status; -Be required as a duty of office or as condition of employment, promotion, or tenure of office contribute funds for political or partisan purposes; -Post, nor cause to be posted, signs, notices or other materials related to any national, state or local political party or candidate, in or on property owned, leased, or used by the department in the conduct of its official business; -Wear or display badges, buttons, or other emblems related to a national, state or local political party or candidate while on duty or during the performance of __ ,-- services for the department; or_ -Use any supplies or equipment of the governmental unit for political purposes. 6.1 An employee, regardless of employment status, shall give written notice of candidacy for partisan elective office, or appointment to a vacancy in a partisan elective office on or before the filing deadline or acceptance of partisan appointment. 6.2 An employee that files for an elective partisan office shall be placed on leave without pay effective the following workday. If elected or appointed to partisan office, the employee shall resign from employment with the County before the start of the term of office. 6.3 In the event that placing an employee on leave without pay conflicts with the Hatch Act, such leave shall not be granted. In order to seek office, the employee Article III - Page 7 Orange County Personnel Ordinance Issue Date: January 25, 2006 would need to resign. The County shall make the determination at the time the employee requests the leave. 6.4 The following shall not be subject to Section 6.0(c), 6.2 and 6.3 of the Article: -An employee who files for the office of Register of Deeds or Sheriff as they are recognized as duly elected heads of executive departments of State agencies or municipalities; and -An incumbent candidate for the office of Register of Deeds or Sheriff. 6.5 Any violation of this section shall be deemed improper conduct and the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action or dismissal by the appointed authority. 7.0 Gifts and Gratuities 7.1 Any employee shall not accept gifts, gratuities or loans, whether in the form of service, or promise from organizations, business concerns, or individuals while on official business of the County. 7.1.1 An employee, County Manager, Clerk to the Board, or Board of Commissioners member, shall not accept any gift, favor, or' thing of value that may tend to influence the discharge of duties. 7.1.2 An official or employee of the County shall not grant in the discharge of duties any improper favor, service, or thing of value. 7.2 These limitations are not intended to prohibit the acceptance of articles of negligible value which are distributed generally, not to prohibit employees from accepting social courtesies which promote good public relations, nor to prohibit employees from obtaining loans from regular lending institutions. 7.3 Inspectors, contracting officers, enforcement officers, and other employees should guard against contacts which might be construed as evidence of favoritism, coercion, unfair advantage or collusion. 8.0 Safety, Conduct and Performance Amended ' 02/01!92 It is the objective. of this County to conduct all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. All County employees should practice supply economy, energy -conservation, security of County equipment and property and all safety procedures. 8.1 Accidents involving injuries of County personnel using County equipment shall . be reported immediately, as appropriate, to the employee's immediate supervisor. Article III - Page 8 I