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94 within the district to satisfy all the counties, however, with some excep- tions, most were still not aware of the basic concerns Orange County has discussed. Discussion ensued among the Board members concerning the District Health arrangement. Commissioner Walker moved that Orange County stay in the District Health Arrangement. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Walker moved that Orange Wounty withdraw from the District Health arrangement. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion. Commissioner Walker withdrew his motion to withdraw from the Health District. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that Orange County abolish the current District Board of Health and to indicate to the member counties Orange County's willingness to meet with them should they desire to work toward achieving. the goals which Orange County had outlines. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that the only live option he saw was for Orange County to set up its own Health Department, but in fairness to other counties in the district, Orange County should leave the "door open" to the possibility of some future district arrangement. Further discussion ensued. Chairman Whitted asked Commissioner Willhoit if his suggestion was a motion. The Chairman then repeated the motion. Commissioner Willhoit moves to desolve the present district arrangement and for Orange County to move ahead in establishing its own Health Department, but to "keep the door open" for discussion with other counties to the possibility of some future district arrangement. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded this motion. Commissioner Walker stated that he was still opposed to withdrawing from the present District Health arrangement. The Chairman called for the vote. Voting aye were Commissioners Gustaveson, Pinney, Whitted, and Willhoit. Voting nay was Commissioner Walker. The motion was declared passed. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested the following steps, which the Orange County Board of Commissioners might endorse as a work plan in establishing the Orange County Health Department. 1. As soon as possible, notification of Orange County's withdrawal from the District Health arrangement should be directed to the District Health Board, the four counties within the Health District, the Division of Health Services in Raleigh and Fayetteville, and the Department of Human Resources in Raleigh. 2. Charge to the Finance Officer to begin planning for an orderly transition of personnel from the District to the County arrangement in regard to retirement funds, insurance, social security, and other benefits. 3. Concerning personnel - The Board should prepare a statement to Orange County employees working within the District, regarding their future status, and indicating that their faithful service will be honored and that Orange County hopes they will stay in the Orange County Health Department. A meeting will be scheduled with employees if necessary. 4. The tentative schedule for the appointments to the Orange County Health Board should be March 1S, 1977, at which time an interim Board of Health for Orange County will be appointed to serve in a planning capacity until July 1, 1977.