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Goal 2(promote an interactive and transparent system of governance that reflects community values), Priorities 6(develop plan and tools to improve how County and citizens communicate with each other; foster two-way exchange) and 26 (clarify and communicate to public how and why County funding is allocated the way it is). Goal 3, Priority 19 (be actively involved and informed about UNC-CH decisions and intentions) was expanded to include communicating well with all County partners. Goal 4, Priority 11 (invest in technology to increase work efficiencies) was seen as a goal to have technology improve communication. Finally, the Board saw Goal 6(ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning) as a possible fit with ensuring citizens have Internet access or cellular coverage. 6. GROUP BRAINSTORM The Commissioners then listed the tools and resources Orange County currentl has in place to help residents understand what the County does and how to access County resources. Commissioners listed the following tools and resources (in alphabetical order): • Billboards (have used in the past but not recently) • CODE RED and reverse 9-1-1 • Departmental flyers, booklets, and brochures • E-services through website • Email distribution lists (includes media outlets and sunshine lists) • Formal speaking engagements (Board and senior staff) with local clubs and groups • Individual Commissioners' calling or outreach to citizens (Board and staff are 'ambassadors') • Intranet • Meetings (one Commissioner noted any event the Board or County hosts is a communications tool) • News stories (and other traditional media), • Online Board materials (budgets, agendas, minutes, etc.) • Online calendars of events (available at departmental level) • Online repository of records • Online video streaming of Board meetings (two regular Commissioner meetings per month) • Orange Slices internal human resources newsletter • Press/news releases and public service announcements • Purchased print advertisements in newspapers • Radio and TV spots for some projects (as needed) • Some departments' printed annual reports • Some departments' social media presence (includes Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube) • Some web links (on website) to municipalities and other partners (and vice versa) • Some web links to and from third-party entities and vendors • Tape-delayed digital coverage of Board meetings • Time Warner Cable Channel 180 • Website • Yard signs (for some projects)