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RES- 2014 -050 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL TALBERT <br />FOR SERVICE TO ORANGE COUNTY <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert has served in multiple positions since joining Orange County <br />Government in December 2009; and <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert continually stepped forward to fill gaps at increasingly <br />challenging positions; and <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert advanced from a temporary position with Financial Services, <br />took on the role of Deputy Financial Services Director in September 2010, moved <br />to Assistant County Manager in November 2011 and served as Interim County <br />Manager starting in September 2013; and <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert worked to promote policies and practices with a strong eye <br />toward financial implications to improve the well -being of Orange County; and <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert coordinated extremely challenging projects including the <br />Emergency Services Workgroup, the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood Task <br />Force, an overhaul of the Capital Improvement Plan reporting structure and <br />moving the County forward on multiple aspects of solid waste and recycling; and <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert's demeanor, intelligence, poise and collaborative spirit <br />consistently promoted relationships and attitudes that facilitated healthy <br />partnerships; and <br />WHEREAS, Michael Talbert's public service reflects a level of dedication, responsiveness, <br />training, receptivity and hard work that is to be admired and saluted; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners, <br />the County staff, and the residents of Orange County do hereby express our <br />appreciation and respect for Michael Talbert for his service and leadership, and <br />wish him well as he retires and moves on to other endeavors. <br />This the 17t' day of June 2014. <br />Barry Jacobs, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />2 <br />