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12 Stage 2 -Steering Committee Review(September—October) The Steering Committee Review is the first step in our legislative goals development process. The Association has seven Steering Committees, organized by subject matter. These are permanent, standing committees. Membership on the Steering Committees is open to any county official—elected, appointed or administrative; chairs are appointed by the Association President following each annual conference.The Steering Committees are: • Agriculture • Environment • Health and Human Services • Intergovernmental Relations • Justice and Public Safety • Public Education • Taxation and Finance Proposed goals are sorted according to subject matter by NCACC staff and referred to the appropriate Steering Committees for review. Steering Committees may hear from county officials who submit goal proposals and also may review staff research and analysis. The participation of county staff on Steering Committees provides professional expertise that is critically important as a "reality check" when Steering Committees deliberate the Practicality of proposals, discuss how proposals could or should be modified,consider how they align with other proposals,and suggest revisions to better meet the needs of the county "family." Though staff expertise is critical, particularly at this early stage, as the goals- setting process moves forward, it is increasingly controlled by elected county commissioners. During the goal setting process the steering committee members are asked to make specific recommendations or actions about each submitted goal. The committee actions include, but are not limited to: • Favorable — A goal is approved to send to the Legislative Goals Committee for further discussion and consideration. • Amend—The committee may revise or amend a proposal. • Unfavorable—The committee declines to send the goal forward. • Forward Without Prejudice —The Committee has no opinion on the proposal, but wants the Legislative Goals Committee to consider it. • Needs Further Study — The Committee has insufficient information to make an informed decision and requests that the sponsors either do further research or bring back answers to particular questions at a later date. In addition to considering proposed goals submitted by counties and partner organizations, the Steering Committees review goals from the previous legislative session to determine whether they are still relevant and should be continued. The committees are also empowered to develop their own suggested goals when needed.Each committee submits its proposed goals to the Legislative Goals Committee. 8