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8 Amy Tattersall, a Cheeks Township resident and a member of the Commission for Women, spoke in support of this Ordinance. It is in the best interest of the community to have local citizens hearing complaints. In response to an earlier question it was determined that the cost of staffing this commission is approximately $10,000 a year. Linda Carver, a resident and member of the Commission for Women, spoke in favor of the passage of this Ordinance. Betty Ibrahim spoke in opposition to the passage of this Ordinance. The Ordinance would give board new power to a group of citizens who have not been elected. She asked for further documentation of discrimination in the County. Johnny Kennedy, an Orange County resident, spoke against the adoption of this Ordinance. He asked that the Board of Commissioners postpone the adoption of this Ordinance. He believes that another Public Hearing needs to be held at which time presentations by those opposing this Ordinance could be heard. Rev. Tim Kimrey, the first Chair of the Human Relations Commission, stated that without a doubt there is discrimination in Orange County. He urged the adoption of the Ordinance by both the County and the municipalities. It will not solve the problem but it is the right thing to do. John Hartwell, an Orange County resident, spoke in favor of this Ordinance. It does not .intend to make anything illegal that is not already illegal under either State or Federal law. Its purpose is to provide an enforcement pattern by conference, conciliation or persuasion. Other communities do have similar ordinances. He pointed out that the type of speech that is covered by this Ordinance is not just "hateful speech". It is speech that is intended to lead to imminent violent action. Philip Knight spoke in opposition to the passage of this Ordinance. He particularly opposed Article 7. He believes that the Commission would be taking on Judicial and Executive roles without proper controls. He felt that the Ordinance could be changed without citizen's knowledge at a later time. Richard Hammer, an Orange County resident, spoke in opposition to the passage of this Ordinance. He indicated that the only precincts that will be actually covered did not elect any of the Commissioners. He requested that a referendum for citizens in the rural communities be held. Commissioner Willhoit indicated that the rural precincts did, in fact, vote to elect Commissioners who serve on the Board at the present time. Keith Cook, a resident of Cedar Grove Township, spoke in support of the adoption of this Ordinance. Orange County has been listed as one of the