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• Incorporate more technology into county methods to avoid waste, e.g., <br /> using laptops instead of paper reports. <br /> • Develop the ability to modify board agenda by modifying pdfs. Modify {Comment[L4]:What's this mean? <br /> pdfs <br /> • Review criteria for what gets placed as consent agenda items <br /> • Once final meeting logistical changes are made, we agree to revisit these <br /> changes in six months so see if they are working as intended <br /> • Explore criteria and support for having at least some work sessions held <br /> during day time <br /> • Review how seating order is determined: random order by clerk vs. select, <br /> assigned seats <br /> • Consider consecutive terms for board chair-current practice is limit of <br /> one year <br /> Next Steps: <br /> At the January 10, 2009 retreat the board will discuss and decide: <br /> • Ceremonial elements to meetings. Are there ways to recognize this <----{Formatted:Space After: 6 pt <br /> important function of the board while streamlining for meeting efficacy? <br /> • Moving start time to 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. so it can be decided <br /> prior to the published community calendar <br /> Facilitator's Note: This Section was labeled "Responsive to Community." I suggest an <br /> alternative heading-Build or Reflect Community--that seemed to me to more accurately <br /> reflect the contributions listed. <br /> II Facilitator's Note: As you review these purposes,consider which ones are essential to <br /> accomplish during meeting time and which ones might be better handled outside of meetings, <br /> thereby freeing up time and making meetings more efficient. <br /> 12 <br />