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3 4 • Emphasize the Census Bureau's commitment to confidentiality to further increase participation in the census. • Augment media programs, publicity, and promotions conducted by the Census Bureau. • Provide local knowledge and intelligence that will assist Census Bureau's operational activities and programs. • Support Census Bureau's programs and activities that promote and improve the census. • Support Census Bureau's recruitment of employees needed to conduct the census. B. How to Organi'e Vnnr Committee The Complete Count Committee can function at many levels of government. For example, many Complete Count Committees aze formed by city governments. However, in rural azeas of the country, it might be more appropriate for the Complete Count Committee to operate at the county or township level. In some cases, several adjoining counties have come together to form a Complete Count Committee. Also, in some instances Complete Count Committees can be established through or coordinated by umbrella government units such as the Councils of Government, Regional Commissions, and County Associations. Other structures may already exist in your community for planning and implementing local promotional activities. These structures may be highly effective and serve as a perfect vehicle for implementing the work of a Complete Count Committee. If so, we encourage you to use such structures. 1. Appointing a Chairperson and Committee Members The chairperson and members of the committee should be well-respected and influential leaders and "gatekeepers" from all segments of the community, for example, business, labor, local government, homeless, religious and educational organizations, neighborhood associations, and ethnic and minority organizations. All of the people appointed to the committee should be willing to invest time, resources, and energy in this project.