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_7_ <br /> 2 . g) Dr. Shiffm n stated he sees the need to use the Director in programat <br /> 3 . development and to use the Board as a responsive group for public sentimen <br /> 4 . or for special channels for different publics. <br /> 5. h) Dr. Mayes tested he envisioned the Health Department as concentrating <br /> on Environment] Health Services nd coordinating 6 . t I ces da.nat�.ng exzst�.ng services among <br /> 7, the resources iri orange County. <br /> 8 . i) Have an intricate part in implementing the HSA Plan in Grange County. <br /> 9 . k) initiate a ountywide school health plan. <br /> 10. The two Boards discussed accounting problems which have been encounte <br /> 11. since the State has requirements which differ from the County Accounting <br /> 12 . system. <br /> 13. The Financ Director stated he had talked with State representatives <br /> 14. regarding this roblem and as of this date has received no response . <br /> 15 . The County Commissioners asked that he pursue this dialogue with the <br /> 16. State Accounting Department farther. <br /> 17 . Mr. Robinson, the Health Director, stated from an administrative view <br /> Dint it is no difficult to identify the unmet needs in 18. point, y n e Orange County. <br /> 19. He stated further that one had to be cautious in identifying these needs <br /> 20 . because of the ong range impact and the distribution and spread of resour <br /> 21 . He stated he di not consider the Health Director as representative of the <br /> 22 . public, but this is the -function of the Board of Health. <br /> 23, Mr. Robinson asked what is the best mode of communication between <br /> 24 . the Commissioners, the Health Board, the County .Manager and the Finance <br /> 25 , Director. How does one keep everyone informed to the extent to which they <br /> 26 . want to be informed? <br /> 27. Commissions Gustaveson responded that the governing board of the <br /> 28 . County is a political body which is accountable to the citizens of the <br /> 29. C=ounty. They are a policy making Board who shape priorities . <br /> 30 . Commissioner Whitted stated the Commissioners did .have certain legal <br /> responsibilities) under the law. The rol(m of f--h4m rniini-v M;;nAffor i a 4-1,a4- <br />