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t4 F.1 Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted that tie Chairman forward a letter to Governor Hunt expressing the Board's concerns over the decision made and the way the County representatives were received in High Point. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 7: Representatives of the State Office of Civil Preparedness will present a brief program concerning housing of the civilian population in a time of national emergency. The Chairman recognized Burch Compton, County Civil Preparedness Coordinator. Mr. Compton introduced to the Board A2essrs. Dan Isom, Tom Lamar, and Art Lamson, planners fxom the State Office of Civil Preparedness in Raleigh. Mz. Isom presented to those present a slide presentation of the Civil Defense Program in this Country as apposed to the Civil Defense Program in the Soviet Union. This presentation pointed out that the United States is behind the Soviet Union in being prepared for a nuclear attack. Mr. Isom stated Orange County has adopted an In-place Shelter Plan, which tells citizens of the County where to go and what to do to protect them- selves from fallout in case of a nuclear attack. He stated that there are 400 identifiable high rist areas in the U.S. and 13 of those areas are located in North Carolina. Most of the areas are in or around military installation or industrial sites. He added that the Research Triangle Park was such an area in this region. A question and answer period ensued. Commissioner rustaveson asked if Orange County had a plan or program in case of a natural disaster, such as a tornado? Mr. Isom stated that most of the same facilities would be used in case of a natural disaster. Burch Compton stated that Orange County has always had a plan in case of a natural disaster and that the new EMS System would be worked into that plan. The Chairman expressed his appreciation to Mr. Isom and others from his organization far attending the meeting. Item 3-B: Appointments Terms of office of the original appointees to the Council on the Status of Momen have expired. Chairman Whitted recognized Ms. Nancy Park, Coordinator for the Commission and Susie Trevino, Chairman of the Commission for P7omen. f?s. Park informed the Board the bylaws for the Commission had been presented to the County Attorney for his review. The County Attorney stated that he felt the bylaws were in proper legal form. The Chairman stated that the two issues of discussion are the composi- tion of the bylaws and the makeup of the Board. P?r. Whitted stated that it was him impression that the Commission on the Status of t9omen did have a "limited life" and was not a premanent Commission. and since this is their status, he felt the terms of office should not be a matter of concern. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he concern was the age group of the Commission members and proper representation from all areas of the County. He added that it should be taken into consideration those original Commission members who wished to continue serving on the Council. Ms. Trevino stated that the Commission had taken into consideration the women in the County who were overcommitted, and had attempted tv chose representatives who did have the time to serve. Discussion ensued concerning the membership of the Commission for Women. Commissioner Gustaveson reviewed with the Coordinator and Chairman of the Commission, the official vacancies which exist on the Commission. He them moved that Jackie Pulley from Cedar Grove Township, Sarah Ridenbaugh from Hillsborough Township, Arthrell Saunders from Little River Township and Carolean Craig from Chapel Hill Township be appointed to fill four of vacancies, and that Mary Jane Burns and Debbie Lee, summer replacements, be official appointed to the Commission for T9omen.