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10 <br /> County Commissioners expressed a desire for the Hu.mau Relations Commission and <br /> Commission for Women to unite in a collaborative effort focusing on common issues. <br /> Currently,there are 15 listed members of the Human Relations Commission and 9 listed . <br /> members of the Commission for Women. County Commissioners would like to see <br /> members of the Human Relations Commission and Commission for Women come <br /> together in to address the needs of both groups in an effective manner. Dr. Fikes, <br /> Director of Housing and Community Development is available to be of assistance in <br /> evaluating important elements and interests the two separate groups have in common that <br /> can be united in a manner to facilitate i.mprovements. <br /> A key element of that effort may be outreach to other groups outside the County's <br /> governmental framework growing new partnerships tha.t link common interests. It is , <br /> . hoped the members of both advisory boards see this opporhznity worthy of pursuit <br /> County Commissioners seek your input and ask each group to work together to analyze <br /> options and provide feedback. County Commissioners remai.n committed to issues that <br /> both the Human Relations Commission and Commission for Women have pursued in the <br /> past. The County will soon consider the adoption of a "Social Justice Goal <br /> Implementation Plan". <br /> Within the framework of budget constraints and staffing limitations, the role of advisory <br /> boards and commissions must depend more heavily upon the efforts and commitment of <br /> individual volunteers like you. � <br /> What comes forth from your discussions will be considered by County Commissioners as <br /> they formulate ultimate decisions regazdi.ng the number,type and size for advisory boards <br /> and commissions for Orange County. Hopefully, you with the assistance of Dr. Fikes <br /> will examiue available optioris and offer suggestions. � � �� � � <br /> Thank you for your service to Orange County and its residents. Dr. Fikes stands ready to • ' <br /> assist in facilitating your discussions and summarizing the resulting collaboration. Dr. <br /> Fikes will coordi.na.te efforts with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of both commissions to <br /> initiate efforts to organize discussions. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> rank W.C ' on,Jr. <br /> County Mana.ger <br /> Cc: County Commissioners <br /> � Donna.Baker <br /> Dr. Taza Fikes <br /> Ms. Gwen Harvey <br /> Mr. Willie Best <br />