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❑ Prioritize needs and projects <br /> 3. Set goals and create a vision <br /> ❑ Look ahead to anticipate changes, assess potential impacts on the <br /> community and the organization, and prepare community for the <br /> future <br /> ❑ Define and set vision <br /> ❑ Reflect community goals <br /> ❑ Develop land use goals and plans <br /> ❑ Set priorities for county services <br /> ❑ Receive, listen to concerns of community, and decide (not <br /> necessarily develop) how to resolve those concerns <br /> ❑ Representative democracy-make decisions on behalf of the <br /> community <br /> 4. Serve as a regulatory and oversight body <br /> ❑ Create and administer local laws and policies to protect the health <br /> safety and welfare of the people of Orange County that also <br /> improves and insures the quality of life <br /> ❑ Establish regulations <br /> ❑ Provide oversight to county administration <br /> Key contributions this board can make: <br /> 1. Ensure the county's financial health <br /> ❑ Spend tax dollars wisely and not get the county into financial <br /> distress; <br /> ❑ Establish a revenue stream that is fair and equitable <br /> 2. Set policy <br /> ❑ Do a good job of setting policy <br /> ❑ Develop a strategic plan for achieving goals <br /> ❑ Provide best services and protect natural resources <br /> 3. Lead <br /> ❑ Be recognized by residents and other entities (UNC-CH and towns) <br /> as effective leaders <br /> ❑ Serve as role models for citizens and citizen groups <br /> 4. Assess needs <br /> ❑ Assess needs of county residents and be responsive to those needs <br /> ❑ Provide direction to meet citizen goals for county's future <br /> 5. Build and reflect the community <br /> ❑ Foster an open, inclusive community <br /> 3 <br />