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16 Orange County Page 3 of 5 Effective: January 1, 2006 2. This annual plan identifies specific actions to be implemented or proposed and estimated time lines and responsibilities for implementation. 3. The action plan is submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for review and approval, in coordination with the annual budget process. 4. The action plan is reviewed and updated annually along with evaluation of the previous year's performance, during the annual budget process. G. Reporting, Benchmarking and Performance Measurement 1. Reporting The Public Works department: • Obtains information for all billing periods for each water billing to provide reports on a monthly/quarterly and annual basis assessing progress, by building and/or department where feasible as well as for the County as a whole, in reducing water demand. This includes analysis of the information and assessment of trends. • Presents reports to department heads and the County Manager to aid in determining if conservation efforts are meeting goals or additional efforts are required. • Presents reports to the Board of County Commissioners to advise them of progress in conserving water. 2. Benchmarking/Performance Measurement Reporting information is used to benchmark and measure performance: • From year-to-year (aggregate and by individual building) in keeping with accepted industry practices, and • Compared to results for organizations located in similar geographic areas. H. Water Use Standards 1. General The intent of the water conservation policy and program is to achieve reductions in water consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort levels for building occupants. 2. Waterless or low-flow fixtures are used for any replacement fixtures, unless technically impractical.