HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-03-2001-5cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 3, 2001
Action Agenda
Item No. - C
SUBJECT: Count Government Week
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)
ATTACHMENT(S):
I. Proclamation
II. "Official for a Day" Agenda
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharron Hinton, ext 2302
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To proclaim the week of April 22-28, 2001 as Orange County Govemment Week
and endorse the "Official for a Day" activities.
BACKGROUND: The National Association of Counties and the North Carolina Association of
County Commissioners encourage local governments to celebrate County Govemment Week in
an effort to educate citizens about county govemment. A proclamation to acknowledge the
week of April 22-28, 2001 as Orange County Govemment Week is provided as Attachment I.
For the past eleven years, Orange County has celebrated County Govemment Week by
sponsoring the "Official for a Day" Program. On this day, students from the three high schools
are partnered with department heads and management staff during the morning to gain an
understanding of county govemment operations. After the mentoring, a mock board of county
commissioners' meeting is held whereupon students address issues often presented to the
Board. The "Official for a Day" Program is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2001. An agenda
for the day is provided as Attachment II.
In addition to the "Official for a Day" Program, staff from the Manages Office and the EMS
Department are working with the schools to coordinate tours of the Emergency Management
Center. These tours will be offered to elementary school students and scheduled throughout
the week. Students will be given an opportunity to visit the 9-1-1 Center, view the various
rescue vehicles and discuss emergency operations in Orange County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this decision.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the proclamation
and endorse the planned events.
Attachment I
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
April 22-28, 2001
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
and the National Association of Counties have urged citizens
across the state and the nation to learn more about county
government's role in our lives; and
WHEREAS, Orange County government has served the citizens of the
County since 1752 and places its emphasis on addressing
citizens' concerns and needs; and
WHEREAS, The elected and appointed officials of Orange County take
pride in serving the citizens in the County and ensuring that
each citizen knows he or she counts; and
WHEREAS, County government provides a wide range of services
including public safety, community planning, and human
services, which have a direct impact on citizens; and
WHEREAS, Citizens, may learn about county services and resources
through outreach efforts provided by County officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, we the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby
proclaim the week of April 22-213, 2001 as Orange County Government Week,
and further encourage all citizens to become familiar with the services provided
by Orange County Government.
This, the third day of April 2001.
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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Attachment II
ORANGE COUNTY
"OFFICIAL FOR A DAY"
April 24, 201
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Welcome (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)
^ Southern Human Services Center
1:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. "MOCK" Board of Commissioners Meeting
^ Southern Human Services Center
Z:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Student Comments /Evaluation
^ Southern Human Services Center
2:30 p.m. Adjourn