P-0490 - Boards and Commissions Appointments and Orientation Process Policy 02-21-2006

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~nandated, to the extent permitted under state law. This policy may be waived if the Board of 2 Commissioners determines that the removal of an individual made ineligible by this policy 3 would be detrimental to the functioning of that board or commission. s 7. If an appointee, in any calendar year, has absences which constitute more than 6 25 percent of the regularly scheduled Board meetings or three consecutive meetings, ~ whichever comes first, which he or she is required to attend, he or she is obligated to resign. e The Board of Commissioners may consider extenuating circumstances. If the individual 9 refuses to resign, he or she may be dismissed by action of the Board of County io Commissioners subject to state or local law. A leave of absence may be granted for 11 extraordinary circumstances, such as illness or personal circumstances. This request must la be made to the Board of County Commissioners. A calendar year is to be defined as a 12- 13 month period beginning on the date of appointment. 14 The Clerk to the Board shall request all new appointees to certify that they understand the 15 attendance policy. . 16 8. The rate of pay, if any, to members for serving on boards and commissions shall 1~ be established by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with the General Statutes. la Records for pay purposes shall be submitted by the appropriate department to the finance i9 Officer for monthly disbursement. Zo a 9. Attendance at a Volunteer Orientation Program will be required of all new appointees to the boards and commissions . This does not include those boards and 2 commissions, task forces or committees of short duration although if space permits, they will 24 be invited. The purpose of this training is to supplement rather than replace any specific 25 training needed for a person to serve on a particular board or commission. The following a6 boards or commissions shall receives ecific trainin in their area of responsibility: a~ 2 s Orange County Planning Board a g Orange County Board of Adjustment 3o Board of Health 31 Board of Social Services 32 Human Relations Commission 33 BoardofE8~R 34 Other Boards, as the Board of Commissions shall determine 35 36 10. Individuals who go off of a board or commission will receive a commemorative gift of 37 appreciation along with a letter from the Board of Commissioners thanking them for their 3s service. A person must serve at least one year to be recognized in this way. Each board and 39 commission is encouraged to recognize its members, as it deems appropriate. 40 41 11. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to remove any member of any board or commission when a motion for removal receives the vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Board of Commissioners. C: \windowe\temp\EESOLUT3. DOC