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members limit the amount of time they talk at a board meeting. Do not <br /> talk just to talk. Also raise hands to be recognized by the board chair. <br /> 2. Willing to change their minds <br /> 3. Informed on county business. Board members bring their notebooks to <br /> the meetings. <br /> 4. Proactive and strategic. Anticipate and act on issues facing the county. <br /> 5. Transparent <br /> 6. Think creatively <br /> 7. Innovative actions and solutions <br /> 8. Flexible <br /> 9. Efficient. Respect staff time at board meetings. Use staff expertise by <br /> asking them for recommendations to inform board decisions. <br /> 10.Collaborative. Work with community groups and other governing bodies. <br /> 11.Consistent. Abide by processes. <br /> 12.Trustworthy. Actions align with principles. <br /> 13.Honest. Don't mislead <br /> 14.Involved and engaged with issues and people <br /> 15.Sense of humor <br /> 16.Fair <br /> 17.Able to synthesize <br /> 18.Open minded <br /> 19.Approachable. Coming to a board meeting should not be like Dorothy <br /> approaching the wizard of Oz. Use of laptop computers at meetings <br /> could give the impression that commissioners aren't paying attention. <br /> 20.Welcoming. Open to input <br /> 21.Professional. Emotions do not dictate decisions. <br /> 22.Humble. We act with humility <br /> 23.Predictable. Not arbitrary <br /> 24.Approachable <br /> 25. With it" <br /> 26.Hear all sides <br /> 27.Risk taking. Willing to be to the first to try a program. Not willing to be risky <br /> with finances. <br /> Creating a vision for Orange County in 2018 <br /> Board members worked together to craft a vision for Orange County's future <br /> using an exercise describing the county and its accomplishments in a national <br /> magazine. Below is a listing of the elements board members described in the <br /> exercise. <br /> Assignment: It is now the year 2018 and we have accomplished everything that <br /> we most wanted. We have become so successful that Forbes magazine <br /> 8 <br />