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58 Annette Moore referred to Commissioner Gordon's question about the definition section. She said a lot of these definitions come directly from state statutes, and efforts were being made to conform to these. She asked if this was a request to change that language. Chair Jacobs said if the statutes seem contradictory then that should be indicated, and there should be some clarifying language to bridge what makes sense and what the statutes say. Commissioner Gordon said some of the definitions used in the ordinance do not conform to established factors. She said some of these things are common sense issues, such as the idea that "injury" should be less severe than "severe injury." She said a key provision to the whole ordinance is the issue of injury, and this definition must be addressed. Commissioner Price said the definition of wild animals needs to be clarified. She said there also needs to be a limit for cold weather as it relates to animal cruelty. Commissioner Pelissier said she is concerned that the Board is not giving clear direction for the watch dog issue. Chair Jacobs said the Board is not clear on that point, and that is why there is a request for more clarity from the experts. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McKee to table this item for staff/ASAB to have time to review proposed suggestions from the Board and provide responses to Board concerns. Commissioner Gordon asked John Roberts if this motion is acceptable. John Roberts said yes. Commissioner McKee suggested that Professor Wall from the School of Government might be made available to provide more direction. Commissioner Gordon asked how the Commissioners can provide additional written comments. Michael Talbert said any written comments should be sent to the Manager's office. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Orange County Volunteer Application-Proposed Revisions The Board considered proposed revisions to the Orange County Volunteer Application for boards and commissions. A committee including Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Pelissier and Clerk to the Board Donna Baker had been charged by the Board to bring back recommendations for Board consideration. Commissioner Pelissier said she petitioned the Board in the spring to bring this forth to add additional questions for particular boards. She said, for each of these five boards there were some suggested additions. She talked with some board members and Donna Baker did a survey of other boards and commissions. She noted that there was an additional question suggested, outside of the charge. She said this is included in the packet. Commissioner Gordon said Donna Baker provided examples from other governmental entities in the region and out of state. She said the main discussion should be regarding the additional questions for the selected boards. Commissioner Price had concerns about the questions. She asked for an explanation of the goal or purpose of these additional questions. She liked the four basic questions, but she said she does not understand the need for some of the others. She said the question regarding gender and ethnicity should be optional. She said the term "domicile" is a bit ambiguous.