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X59 12) The Board has shown concern and a commitment to the employees with a program to go on the State System, plus a planned undertaking of written personal policies and a clearer line of organization. 13) A 201 Study is underway and this year should see the final wastewater treatment plans for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Hillsborough areas. 208 in cooperation with the Counties of Region J should give us a better insight into the problems of storm water run-off, agricultural uses near streams and other off-point sources of discharge into our streams. 14) The Board showed concern for its views of citizen partici- pation with its appointment of Mae McLendon to the Board of Social Services and its refusal to be swayed from a well justi- fied appointment. There are many items and accomplishments that could be added, from financial planning to a better animal facility, but those enumerated show that goals have been set and certain policies have been establ- ished that show a desire for a total human service program; for a sensible use of the land and stre~.ms coupled with an orderly growth system for a prudent, conscientious use of the tax dollar. Citizens, not task forces, are the name of the game. Though "the buck stops here at this table" a broad perspective and varying points of views are the tools for wise decision making." Chairman Garrett asked if there were any comments to the Statement she had presented. All members of the Board agreed with the presented Statement of the Chairman. The Chairman added that she felt the Board should continue with the same policy as had been previously assumed which is: " I believe as we have been in the past, we should continue to be in the future. The policy of the Board is to hear citizens and staff on a regular and frequent basis. The Board should never be too busy to ask questions and carry on discussions, if necessary, in the desire to be fully informed. As Chairman, I believe that informal procedure is most desirable, but rules and procedures may be helpful in seeing that all persons who appear before the Board of Commissioners are heard. We exist only to serve and if it takes long and frequent meeting to hear opinions and to make intelligent decisions, then that is part of our job." Commissioners Whitted and Gustaveson complimented the Chairman on her statement and all the Commissioners stated that they were in complete accord with the statement. - The Chairman asked if there were any other comments regarding the Board's policy? The Chairman referred to Item #1 on the Agenda: Report from the Orange County Youth Council by David Lutz. David Lutz was recognized by Mrs. Garrett. Mr. Lutz stated that the Orange County Youth council had between.25 and 30 active members. He said that the organization was formulated in September when it met with young people from throughout the County. The Organization had since elected officers, adopted by-laws, and planned projects. The Youth Council will send a representative to a Youth Conference in Raleigh in March.. One of the problems cited by the Youth Council is the lack of participation from the Youth in the Southern part of the County. The Chairman referred to Item #2 on the Agenda: Mr. Ed Griffin, Coordinator, Triangle J Criminal Justice Commission, will discuss the County's participation in this Commission. Chairman Garrett stated that Commissioner Jan Pinney and Sheriff Knight were Orange County's representatives to the Triangle J Criminal Justice Commission. She recognized Mr. Griffin, who filed with the Board a report of the Commission's services. He reviewed with the Board the report and a summary of passible projects which can be funded through grant applications. He explained that all monies were dispersed through Raleigh, that the Counties submitted applications for the monies and after the applications are reviewed in Raleigh by the Governor's Law and Order Commission, the counties are notified as to whether or not the