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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 19, 2012 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. '- <br /> SUBJECT: Discussion of Proposed Public Affairs and Information Officer Position <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Frank Clifton, County Manager, 919-245- <br /> A) Public Affairs and Information Officer 2306 <br /> Classification <br /> PURPOSE: To discuss the role and responsibilities of the Public Affairs and Information Officer <br /> and move forward with the recruitment and selection process for the position. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted a Strategic <br /> Communications Plan in 1999. During-the interim years, the County has made efforts to <br /> implement, maintain, and as needed modify the objectives set forth in the plan. <br /> As an element of the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Orange County operating budget, the Board of <br /> Commissioners approved a $30,000 Non-Departmental line item as reserve funds to establish a <br /> future County Public Information Officer position. <br /> The purpose of this position is to promote awareness of County operations, services and <br /> programs utilizing multiple media outlets such as radio, television, cable, print, and social media; <br /> and plan and coordinate a variety of special events, relevant news conferences and community <br /> meetings. The position will be responsible for working with County management to develop and <br /> administer a Strategic Communications Plan. <br /> The position will be located in the County Manager's Office and report to the County Manager. <br /> The Public Affairs and Information Officer will provide direct assistance to County management <br /> to facilitate the professional, timely, and accurate flow of information to employees and the <br /> public and assist departments with public outreach, education, and involvement. <br /> Human Resources Department staff evaluated the duties and responsibilities of the position to <br /> develop a classification specification (Attachment A) and determine its proper placement in the <br /> County's Classification and Pay Plan. The analysis took into account the BOCC Strategic <br /> Communications Plan, the expected results from this position, and similar positions in the area. <br />