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2 <br /> TASK FORCE ON THE PROCESS <br /> FOR <br /> ELECTING ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> CHARGE: <br /> 1. To determine if the present process for electing <br /> Commissioners provides fair and equitable representation <br /> for the citizens of Orange County. <br /> 2 . If the answer to #1 is no, then what changes are <br /> necessary to achieve fair and equitable representation? <br /> 3 . To report to the Orange County Board of Commissioners no <br /> later than June 30, 1993 on the subject of the charge. <br /> TASK FORCE COMPOSITION: <br /> 1. one member of the Northern Orange County NAACP <br /> 2 . one member of the Southern Orange County NAACP <br /> 3 . one member of the Orange County Commission For Women <br /> 4 . one member of the local chapter of the National <br /> Organization For Women <br /> 5. one member of the Orange County Democratic Party <br /> recommended by the chair person <br /> 6. one member of the Orange County Republican Party <br /> recommended by the chair person <br /> 7 one at-large member <br /> All members will be appointed by the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners. Members must be registered to vote in Orange <br /> County. Staff support will be provided by the County Manager's <br /> office. <br /> PROCESS: <br /> 1. The Task Force would be expected to hold two public <br /> hearings in geographical convenient Orange County <br /> locations to receive public comments on issues of fair <br /> and equitable representation. <br /> 2 . The Task Force may consult with the staff of the <br /> Institute of Government for legal advice on election laws <br /> in the state and the U.S. <br /> 3 . The Task Force will produce a written report of their <br /> findings for presentation to the BOCC by June 30, 1993 . <br />