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15 <br /> Orange County Page 2 of 5 <br /> Effective: January 1, 2006 <br /> E. Responsibilities <br /> 1. Energy Task Group <br /> As provided in the County's energy conservation policy, the Manager appoints an <br /> Energy Conservation Task Group. The Task Group provides direction, counsel, <br /> and oversight as to implementation of the Water Conservation Policy. As necessary <br /> the Task Group addresses questions of policy interpretation and adherence. The <br /> Task Group also seeks input on innovative tools and techniques to support water <br /> conservation in County facilities. <br /> 2. Public Works Department <br /> The Public Works Department is responsible for: <br /> • Up fitting as authorized and maintaining County facilities in accordance with the <br /> requirements of this policy, including installation of water conserving devices and <br /> verification of correct equipment settings and operation. <br /> • Development of the annual Water Conservation Action Plan and identifying any <br /> associated costs, as part of the annual budget process. <br /> 3. Department Heads <br /> Department heads are responsible for: <br /> • Communicating the County's water conservation goals and policies to staff, <br /> providing guidance and promoting adherence. <br /> 4. Employees <br /> County employees are responsible for: <br /> • Becoming knowledgeable about the County's water conservation policies and <br /> initiatives and complying with these policies. <br /> • Advising the supervisor of any circumstance that prevents adherence to the <br /> County's policies. <br /> • Bringing forward ideas and suggestions for water conservation that may not have <br /> been identified to them. <br /> F. Water Conservation Action Plan <br /> 1. The Energy Task Group, Public Works Department and others involved coordinate <br /> the development of an annual "Water Conservation Action Plan." <br />