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Commissioner Brown said that she thought the County Commissioners made it clear that whatever help Craig Benedict needs for this project, he should get it. It was decided that Craig Benedict and John Link would bring back a recommendation on additional staff in January 2001. Chair Halkiotis reminded the Board of his suggestion to farm a task farce of two Commissioners to work with the Planning Director, the Manager, the County Attorney, and possibly a Planning Board member in resolving issues with planning items before they are presented to the County Commissioners. He suggested that Commissioner Jacobs and Commissioner Gordon serve on this task force. Commissioner Gordan suggested that it might not be necessary far County Commissioners to review everything dealing with planning items. There may be same items that would not need reviewing before being placed on the Commissioners' agenda. The Manager will bring back a proposal concerning this matter. John Link made reference to temporary help and said that he feels that the County can find funds for an additional Planning Department position. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Brown to hire a temporary employee to assist the Planning Director in developing the Comprehensive Plan. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Gordon made reference to the Proposed Schedule chart and said that for Objectives 2-7 there should be a line that says, "Recommended plan/ordinances" that would show when the whole thing would be finished. She would like to see the bottom line. E. Review of Advisory Boards and Commissions 1. Transportation Advisory Commission 2. Youth Services Advisory Commission 3. Others as Needed F. Review of Board Operating Procedures 1. Inventory of Present Commissioner Task Forces (see Appendix 2 in notebook) (Note: there is an addition to this list -Open Space Task Force with Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Gordon as the Commissioners serving on this Task Force.} 2. BOCC Rules and Regulations 3. Board Member Appointments Chair Halkiotis said that he had a discussion with Ted Laws from the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce and suggested that they have a Commissioner representative. Commissioner Carey will serve as the Commissioner representative for the HillsboroughlOrange County Chamber of Commerce. Discussion ensued about the difference between a member and a liaison. A member has full voting rights. John Link said that in every case the Commissioner representative should vote unless he or she specifically does not want to so that the group takes the Commissioner's presence seriously. It was decided that Commissioner Carey would serve as the liaison on the Cable TV Advisory Committee. It was also decided that Commissioner Brown would serve on the Skills Development Center Board. She will not serve as the alternate far the Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Gordon mentioned that the Greater Triangle Regional Council no longer requests that the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners serve.