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88 <br /> out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> BOCC Goal Two, Priority 6: "Promote an interactive and transparent system of <br /> governance that reflects community values," and "[d]evelop plan[s] and tools to <br /> improve how County and citizens communicate with each other; foster two-way <br /> exchange." <br /> The HRC is continuously seeking opportunities to build a rapport with <br /> underrepresented communities and bridging any gaps in communication of their <br /> respective civil rights, equal access to opportunities and their rights to participate <br /> in government. Collaborative efforts with organizations that serve minority <br /> populations will ensure that persons with disabilities, racially diverse, multi-ethnic <br /> and immigrant communities in Orange County will have equal access to and an <br /> understanding of available resources within the County. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with <br /> other advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The HRC and/or staff have collaborated with the following County Departments <br /> and Advisory Boards, as well as outside agencies as detailed below: <br /> • Dept. of Asset Management: County facility disability accessibility <br /> assessments; <br /> • Americans United: presentation of the above-referenced Constitution and <br /> Citizenship Day event; <br /> • Orange County Disability Awareness County: fair housing presentations; <br /> • Legal Aid of North Carolina: fair housing presentations; <br /> • Dept. on Aging: Human Rights Day event <br /> • Orange County School System: fair housing presentations for LEP <br /> parents <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br /> Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br /> please indicate your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate <br /> to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> Ih` <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, <br /> OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation <br /> Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, <br /> Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br /> Not Applicable <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2017 <br />