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6 <br />on -one tutoring for adults, eighteen and over, who reach adulthood <br />without this skill. She explained how students are evaluated and <br />matched with a tutor. At the present time there are more trained tutors <br />than there are students. In the past five months, their enrollment has <br />almost doubled. She explained how they recruit students. Finding ways <br />to attract non - readers or functionally illiterate adults to the Council <br />continues to be a major goal of the Literacy Council. She explained <br />that she has met with employers in those sectors of the work force where <br />there is a high probability of non - reading employees, such as hotels and <br />motels, the university and the hospital. She explained how she <br />interacts with the tutors and the procedure that is used to report <br />progress. The Council plans to provide a new program for the children <br />and grandchildren of their adult students. She stated that the <br />immigrant population of Orange County has grown to about 4000. The <br />Literacy Council Board of Directors has not as yet decided to offer <br />English as a Second Language but is studying its feasibility. Ms. <br />Royster outlined the needs of the Council. Since the Council is a <br />volunteer organization, they receive most of their funding from United <br />Way and some additional funding from the County and the Municipalities. <br />They have received several grants for equipment which is used by the <br />students. She emphasized that as the Council attempts to expand its <br />programs and reach a greater number of the County's citizens needing <br />their help, that additional funding will be needed. Their goal is to <br />raise the literacy level of Orange County citizens so they may be better <br />qualified for the work force. She asked for continued support from <br />County Government. Financial assistance will help them to continue <br />their services. <br />Ms. Royster stated they now have 62 students. Chairman Carey <br />stated that if more minorities served on the Board of Directors it may <br />encourage more blacks to become involved in the program. He also <br />expressed a concern about the outreach program and indicated a desire <br />to learn more about the creative ways in which the Council plans to <br />reach those citizens who will not come forward. <br />Discussion ensued on Family Literacy. Orange County does not <br />have an active program at this time. The Literacy Board is looking into <br />the program and will explore its feasibility. They do not have the <br />money to implement a new program of this magnitude. <br />B. PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION FOR AUTHORITY TO ADOPT A CIVIL <br />RIGHTS ORDINANCE <br />Jean Bolduc, member of the Human Relations Commission, <br />reviewed the process which ultimately indicated to the HRC the need for <br />a Local Civil Rights Ordinance. They formed an Ordinance Subcommittee <br />and reviewed the local laws of other jurisdictions as well as federal <br />laws which prevent discrimination. She feels that the County will <br />clearly benefit from an Ordinance that will protect the citizens against <br />the different forms of discrimination. She emphasized that the County <br />cannot expect the Federal and State Governments to set the standards for <br />Orange County. She pledged the support of the HRC in working with the <br />County to put an Ordinance in place which is realistic and effective. <br />Discussion ensued on whether or not the Ordinance would also <br />apply to municipalities. Geoff Gledhill stated that the general <br />