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should be responding to these boards and maybe it is just a matter of accepting their reports <br /> since the County Commissioners meet with them annually. <br /> Commissioner Foushee made reference to the Social Services Board and said that the <br /> Board of County Commissioners has a relationship with these boards because of funding. In <br /> some cases, the BOCC has some control because of the budget. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that the goal was to have less departmental staff <br /> involvement and then speak to the chairs instead of staff. He thinks that these kinds of <br /> boards need to be treated a little differently. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she appreciated the reports, but she thought the <br /> Board was going to be able to give feedback tonight. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he is comfortable with having the chairs to come <br /> represent their boards but there has sporadically been an annual meeting with board chairs <br /> with the Manager, Clerk, Chair/Vice-Chair, and County Attorney. He would like to urge that <br /> this be resumed. This gives clarification to the charge, the relationship with the Board, bylaws, <br /> etc. <br /> Chair Pelissier said that this is a good topic for the retreat regarding training for the <br /> boards. <br /> Frank Clifton said that the Board of County Commissioners meets with many of these <br /> boards on an annual basis and he suggested recognizing some of these at work sessions to <br /> have face-to-face contact. <br /> Chair Pelissier asked how the Board would like to proceed. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the County Commissioners should acknowledge that <br /> they received the information. They could then decide whether or not to proceed with <br /> discussing the boards. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested going through these boards and not inviting those <br /> that have no comments and flagging those the County Commissioners want to have at a <br /> meeting. <br /> Chair Pelissier agreed. She said that there are two things that should be discussed at <br /> the retreat— sessions regarding training board chairs and the recognition of volunteers. <br /> Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: <br /> Commissioner Hemminger said that when this board comes to the meeting, she would <br /> like to suggest a summary format for the report. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested that someone else read over this because it is a <br /> document of Orange County and it should be correct. <br /> Frank Clifton said that the goal is to have staff less involved in the boards. <br /> Chair Pelissier said that on concerns and emerging issues, the County Commissioners <br /> should see these because it could be an issue on the legislative agenda. <br /> Advisory Board on Aging: <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he does not think advisory boards should advocate <br /> outside of the Board of County Commissioners. Chair Pelissier agreed that the Board of <br /> County Commissioners should have some knowledge about this advocacy. <br /> Frank Clifton agreed also. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that because these boards and commissions are <br /> representing the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, then they should align with <br /> the Board of County Commissioners' priorities. He thinks that the County Commissioners <br /> should officially approve any legislative advocacy of advisory boards. <br /> The Board agreed. <br />