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NORTH CAROLINA <br /> County Government <br /> Serving its Citizens since 1663 <br /> COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK <br /> FEBRUARY 23-28 <br /> Governor James G. Martin has established February 23rd through 28th, <br /> as "Countyl, Government Week" in North Carolina and is urging citizens <br /> across the state to learn more about the role of county government in <br /> their lives and to be more involved as county citizens. ' In <br /> accordance; the Orange County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the <br /> week as "Orange County Government Week". <br /> Even though counties have not been the most recognized governmental <br /> entity, they are highly responsible units of government which have a <br /> direct impact on local citizens. This is particularly true in Orange <br /> County where they have for many years been given the responsiblity <br /> for funding or operating a great number of local services: health <br /> care, social services, veteran's services, tax assessment and <br /> collection, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, services for <br /> the elderly, sheriff's department, ambulance services, deed <br /> registration, building inspections and agricultural extension. They <br /> also provide funding for local schools. Many of these programs are <br /> mandated by state and federal law, but are administered and/or funded <br /> by Orange County. <br /> In Orange County, the volunteer spirit is very much alive and well <br /> and the volunteers serve as "Partners in Progress". Through their <br /> volunteer involvement, citizens learn more about community needs and <br /> resources and serve as communications links to the entire community. <br /> A special Ireception will be hosted by the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners recognizing the volunteers on February 27th from <br /> 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Big Barn in Hillsborough. <br /> A host of activities in observance of this week include a voluntary <br /> essay competition for the high school students on the importance of <br /> citizens being involved in County government. Students will be asked <br /> to prepare drawings of types of services provided by the County. <br /> These drawings will be on display in the County buildings during the <br /> week. Also, county officials will speak to school children on <br /> specific topics of local government. Phamplets outlining Orange <br /> County local government will be available at reception desks <br /> throughout ( County offices and distributed to local government <br /> classes, Chambers of Commerce and other community groups. <br /> II <br /> II <br />