HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-02-2002 - 5e ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 2, 2002
Action Agenda
Item No.
SUBJECT: County Government Week
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) NO
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
I. Proclamation Sharron Hinton, ext 2302
II. "Official for a Day" Agenda
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To proclaim the week of April 7 - 13, 2002 as Orange County Government 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 Government Week in
an effort to educate citizens about county government. A proclamation to acknowledge the
week of April 7-13, 2002 as Orange County Government Week is provided as Attachment I.
For the past twelve years, Orange County has celebrated County Government 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 government 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 Thursday, April 25th. An agenda for
the day is provided as Attachment II.
In addition to the "Official for a Day" Program, staff from the Manager's 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 month. 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: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the proclamation,
authorize the Chair to sign it, and endorse the planned events.
Attachment I
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
April 7 - 13, 2002
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 7 -13, 2002 as Orange County Government
Week, and further encourage all citizens to become familiar with the services
provided by Orange County Government.
This, the second day of April 2002.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
• Attachment II
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ORANGE COUNTY
"OFFICIAL FOR A DAY"
April 25, 2002
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Welcome (includes continental breakfast)
• Orange County Public Library
• 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)
■ Orange County Recreation and Parks
Department
1:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. "MOCK" Board of Commissioners Meeting
■ Orange County Public Library
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Student Comments / Evaluation
■ Orange County Public Library
2.30 Adjourn