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2 <br /> business community; the board of county commissioners; and community-based <br /> organizations. <br /> • Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the County Plan. <br /> • Review and approve the County Plan for submission to the DHHS by January 15, <br /> 1998. <br /> Orange County has initiated several efforts to facilitate the planning process for Welfare <br /> Reform initiatives. For instance, the Board of County Commissioners convened a <br /> Welfare Reform Task Force in the Spring of 1996. The Task Force recommended in <br /> September 1996 that it be re-convened after the passage of Welfare Reform Legislation <br /> by the NC General Assembly to assist with developing the County Plan. <br /> Also, the Human Service Advisory Commission sponsored a public forum on September <br /> 17, 1997. The participants discussed the Welfare Reform Legislation and provided <br /> recommendations on various strategies necessary for successful implementation of <br /> Welfare Reform in Orange County. Their recommendations will pass on to the <br /> committee that develops the County Plan for review and approval by the Board of <br /> County Commissioners. <br /> At its last meeting,the Social Services Board voted to recommend to the Board of <br /> County Commissioners that Orange County request a standard county designated. The <br /> DSS Board plans to make its recommendation formally to the Board of Commissioners at <br /> the October 21, 1997,meeting. The DSS Board will also suggest a process to facilitate <br /> the development of the County Plan for The Work First Program and other Welfare <br /> Reform Initiatives. <br /> Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board accepts this report as <br /> information. <br />