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the first step is to bring all the parties together to discuss why it is not a functional system <br /> because he does not know if Orange County's EDC even knows what its role is. He <br /> suggested bringing in UNC also. <br /> Chair Foushee said that basically this is about further study as to how to make what <br /> Orange County has more viable and to bring together all parties together to establish the roles. <br /> She said that an annual work plan could address a lot of these issues. She said that Durham <br /> Tech is a great resource. <br /> Frank Clifton said that they have had these discussions and people recognize that <br /> Orange County has weaknesses. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked who would start this process and Commissioner Jacobs <br /> said that it could be brought up at an Assembly of Governments meeting. Also, the Managers <br /> could be directed to discuss it. Another option would be to suggest a steering committee to <br /> develop a plan. The Orange County Economic Development Director would make that <br /> suggestion. <br /> Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and the Nursing Home <br /> Community Advisory Committee: <br /> Chair Foushee asked if this was something that could be done — merging these two <br /> committees — and Frank Clifton said that he would have to research this. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger said to ask the same questions about the pros and cons. <br /> Information Technology Advisory Committee: <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that he had the ITAC discuss the possibility of the sunset of <br /> this committee and the focus has been to a large degree on technical things. He thinks that <br /> there should be a broader viewpoint on what information technology is and what it can bring to <br /> the County. He thinks that the committee recognizes that it needs to provide advice along <br /> those lines. There is a need for information technology advice. He said that the members do <br /> not really know their charge or the history of the committee. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the County created this committee to help provide <br /> expertise in information technology because, back when the committee was created a number <br /> of years ago, the County had not yet hired staff with all the necessary expertise. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that he strongly agrees with Commissioner Yuhasz and that <br /> this committee should focus on emerging technologies. He also thinks that there should be <br /> some association with the Economic Development function — either a subcommittee or joint <br /> meetings periodically with the EDC. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that this committee is interested in continuing, but it needs <br /> more focus. <br /> Commissioner Gordon spoke in support of the emerging technologies focus. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said that the question is where this group belongs since the IT <br /> Director is focused on internal technology functions. She suggested that it might belong more <br /> under Economic Development. <br /> Personnel Hearing Board: <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked what this does and Frank Clifton said that it reviews <br /> personnel decisions that the Manager makes and then advise the Manager. <br /> Human Resources Director Michael McGinnis said that this board has met once in the <br /> last ten years. It is in the Personnel Ordinance and it is the last step in a grievance process. <br /> Chair Foushee said that she would feel uncomfortable if there was not a Personnel <br /> Hearing Board. <br />