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14 and affordable housing stakeholders. He said voters can understand that specific priorities may need to shift position within the list of the priorities. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to introduce the two bond orders as presented and to approve the resolution setting the public hearing on the bond orders for April 19, 2016 with the inclusion of a May 5th public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Proposed Establishment of Bond Education Committee Including Structure and Charge The Board considered establishing a Bond Education Committee that will develop and assist in disseminating information to voters concerning the November 8, 2016 bond referendum and consider a proposed charge to, and structure of, that Bond Education Committee. Commissioner Rich asked if there is a plan for how affordable housing will be discussed. Chair McKee said he understood her concern, but asked if there are two separate committees how will they be coordinated. Commissioner Rich said perhaps two committees are not needed, but she wanted to make sure that affordable housing does not get drowned out. Commissioner Burroughs said there are a disproportionate number of housing representatives on the committee, as related to the amount of funding, which she deems acceptable as the community knows less about affordable housing. She said she believes that one committee can focus on both topics. Commissioner Rich asked if the chair of this committee is known. Chair McKee said the BOCC will need to decide this. Commissioner Pelissier said this is an education committee, not one for prioritizing the projects. She said the Board of Commissioners will determine the priorities and this committee will then create a plan for public education. Commissioner Price said she would favor one committee. Commissioner Jacobs said the BOCC passed a resolution in the spring and these conversations need to be tracked. He said the affordable housing discussion may take more time. Commissioner Jacobs echoed Commissioner Pelissier's comments stating that education is different than formulating a plan. Commissioner Dorosin said the affordable housing plan will be coming to the BOCC on April 5th and that track is moving forward in time for this committee. Commissioner Jacobs said how does the affordable housing plan relate to the housing providers in the community, the municipality's plans, and taking this to the voters because historically topic has been a hard sell with the community. Bonnie Hammersley said the Housing Director is already scheduled to make a presentation of this plan to the community. She said the municipalities and the stakeholders all have a draft copy of the plan. She said several meetings are scheduled to present to the stakeholders and she will review dates and locations of those meetings. Commissioner Jacobs said in 2001 the committee co-chairs were selected by the Board of County Commissioners. Chair McKee said that would be in the Board's purview to decide.