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A motion was made by Commissioner Yuhasz, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> approve the proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness month in Orange <br /> County and authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> c. Oranqe Countv Chief s Association — "Strateqic Plan for the Provision of <br /> Emerqencv Services" Presentation <br /> The Board received a presentation on the Orange Qounty Chief's Association's <br /> "Strategic Plan for the Provision of Emergency Services", and provided comments as <br /> necessary. <br /> Mike Tapp, President of the Fire Chief's Association, presented the strategic plan to the <br /> Board of Commissioners. He said that the association contracted with the School of <br /> Government for a consultant for this process and Lydian Altman was the person that <br /> coordinated the process. <br /> Strategic Plan for the Provision of Emergency Services <br /> March 2012 � <br /> The Orange County Chief s Association (OCCA) <br /> • Represents the united voice of the volunteer and professional fire and rescue chiefs <br /> serving Orange County. <br /> • Dedicated to providing the most effective, efficient, and compassionate emergency <br /> response services for the residents of and visitors to Orange County. <br /> • This strategic plan, the first one ever produced for emergency services in the county, <br /> introduces OCCA's vision for opportunities for the future of the emergency services <br /> delivery system. <br /> OCCA BACKGROUND <br /> • Since its formation in the late 1970s ... <br /> • fostering better relationships among the fire and rescue services, <br /> • establishing a forum that promotes a venue for airing shared concerns, <br /> • developing mutual respect and familiarity, <br /> • and fostering cooperative relationships. <br /> The OCCA strives to provide for policy and resource planning and sharing of best practices for <br /> safe, effective, and efficient response and mitigation of emergencies. <br /> MEMBER AGENCIES <br /> • Caldwell Fire Department <br /> • Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department <br /> • Cedar Grove Fire Department <br /> • Chapel Hill Fire Department <br /> • Efland Fire Department <br /> • Eno Fire Department <br /> • New Hope Fire Department <br />