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• Explore changing start time for meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. <br /> • Consider eliminating the mandatory adjournment time <br /> • Consider occasional daytime work sessions, (to ease burden on staff <br /> and others of evening commitments); <br /> • Talk about limiting the amount of time each commissioner can speak <br /> on an item <br /> • Set aside a separate board meeting and time for ceremonial business <br /> • Review purpose and use of "Board Comment" section of the agenda. <br /> The original purpose was for the county manager to communicate <br /> items with the board and also for board member-to-member <br /> communication. Is there another way to accomplish these purposes? <br /> • Document and clarify how board members direct staff to undertake <br /> work <br /> • Determine time frame for board comment period <br /> • Explore how to get items on the agenda and prioritize them for action <br /> • Discuss how to use staff to improve board decision making. Request <br /> staff to provide the board with background on their recommendations <br /> and reasoning, especially on difficult issues. <br /> • Consider using technology to communicate in a timely and cost <br /> effective manner <br /> • Provide the public with a synopsis of both work session and board <br /> meetings that identified the matters discussed and the decisions made <br /> 2. Communication to media. <br /> Comment[wl]:I don't understand <br /> 3. Clarification of board responsibilities outside of regular meetings what this one is about <br /> 4. Communicating to and with citizens. Find a way to let citizens know they <br /> affirm the citizens' values and concerns are heard. <br /> 5. Collaboration - with other governing boards, neighbors, UNC, and <br /> community groups <br /> 6. Process of discussion and decision-making-through consensus or vote? <br /> 7. County/state relations. Explore how to work with NC General Assembly to <br /> gain the power/authority for 'local rule' and increased local revenue options <br /> 5 <br />