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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 17, 2018
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-d
SUBJECT: County Government Month
DEPARTMENT: Community Relations
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd McGee, 245-2302
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation designating April 2018 as County Government Month.
BACKGROUND: The National Association of Counties (NACo) celebrates National County
Government Month each April in an effort to educate the public about county government. A
proclamation to acknowledge the month of April 2018 as County Government Month is attached.
As part of National County Government Month, 2017-18 NACo President Roy Charles Brooks
has introduced the “Serving the Underserved” initiative, which focuses on the critical role
counties play in breaking multi-generational cycles of poverty. Orange County’s Family Success
Alliance was formed to combat poverty in the community. It is a collaboration of leaders from
local government, non-profits, schools, and the community who envision an Orange County
where all children and families have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life.
To highlight National County Government Month, the Community Relations Department
coordinated a social media campaign to draw attention to the many programs and services
offered by the County. Departments were asked to submit interesting facts and notes about their
services, and a different Tweet was sent each day during the month of April. Departments
highlighted included Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR), Board of
Commissioners, Solid Waste, the Board of Elections, Human Resources, Animal Services, Child
Support Services, Aging, Information Technology and Economic Development. The Community
Relations Department is also sponsoring a County Budget Simulation Exercise for students,
which will be held at the Whitted Building on April 26, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Commissioners are
invited to visit the session to hear how the different groups put together a county budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the
proclamation.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated
with consideration of the proclamation. NACo’s County Government Month initiative for this
year, “Serving the Underserved”, aligns with the goals and values of Orange County.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize
the Chair to sign the proclamation.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
County Government Month - April 2018
"Serving the Underserved"
WHEREAS, the nation’s 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans provide
essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant; and
WHEREAS, counties move America forward by providing health care, administering
justice, keeping communities safe, creating economic opportunities and much more; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, welfare and safety of their residents in efficient and cost-effective ways;
and
WHEREAS, through National Association of Counties President Roy Charles Brooks’
“Serving the Underserved” initiative, NACo is focusing on the critical role counties play in
breaking multi-generational cycles of poverty; and
WHEREAS, counties provide public health, justice, safety, infrastructure, transportation,
technology, environmental stewardship and economic services that play a key role in
everything from residents’ daily commutes to emergency response; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Government exists to provide governmental services
requested by County residents or mandated by the State of North Carolina, and is guided
by the objective that “Our Residents Come First” and with the charge to treat all residents
and all County employees with fairness, respect, and understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners have made tremendous
investments in public education, affordable housing, human services, economic
development and public safety to enhance the quality of life for all County residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT we, the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as County Government Month and
encourage all County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county
government celebration activities.
This the 17th day of April, 2018.
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Mark Dorosin, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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