Agenda - 12-07-2015 - 4-c - Proclamation - Bill of Rights Day

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 7, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 4-c SUBJECT: Proclamation — Bill of Rights Day DEPARTMENT: BOCC PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130 PURPOSE: To adopt a proclamation to officially recognize Bill of Rights Day in Orange County during the month of December. BACKGROUND: The necessary States ratified the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, on December 15, 1791. The Bill of Rights protects every person of this state and nation from the infringement of basic human and civil rights; and the freedoms of speech and association and the right to due process and equal protection of the law, as embodied in the Bill of Rights, are a model for democratic institutions and laws all over the world. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt the Proclamation regarding the Bill of Rights Day and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation.