1999 Strategic Communication Plan

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w b. The intranet is the logical place to develop a County calendar of community events, wherein a directory is established. listing everything from park dedications to dinners and "roasts" sponsored y service organizations to local appearances by state and national legislators. F. OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES 1. Citizens' Guide The staff should develop for Board approval a citizens' guide to accessing the- ublic poes... This-will take a citizen st - b ste throughsuc P h matters as ground rules.for a public hearing, a rezoning,: and a special'use permitting process., The emphasis will be on helping an.individual, neighborhood.or citizens'. group to improve its. understanding of the public process and how to: navigate..it. 2. Meeting Protocols Presentations at BOCC meetings should be improved to ensure that --the. public may see displays and view pertinent information along with the Commissioners. It is important to make sure that Commissioners' meetings are intelligible to citizens in attendance. The Commissioners may also wish to obtain information or advice concerning. additional strategies to improve communications at - meetings or hearings, both for the citizens in attendance and for the television audience. 3. Information Inserts The staff should develop for Board approval appropriate information inserts for tax bill and tax abstract mailings, as well as for monthly automobile tax mailings. The content for the inserts should complement other communication methods used by the - County, and should be coordinated through the Manager's office .and/or the Clerk's office. 4. Communication with County Emnlovees a. The staff should develop a plan for Board approval to enhance Board communication with County employees.' This. plan could include a column written by the information specialist on behalf of the Board in the employee newsletter, Orange Alive, . detailing recent decisions and policies of particular. interest. Since 10