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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 3, 2006 Action Agenda Item No. 9- ~ a~ SUBJECT: District Election Education Committee-Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Interest List Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) on the Interest List- INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the District Election Education Committee. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Commissioners will put forth a referendum on November 7, 2006 to modify the number of Commissioners who serve on the Orange County Board from 5 to 7 members and to establish residential districts for the' election of some Board members. At the September 12`h BOCC meeting, the Board requested that staff develop a District Electior Education Committee to help educate the general public about the upcoming referendum. The Board has had no discussion regarding the composition'or total number of members for the Committee. The Board may want to move forward with appointments as it desires and/or provide any direction to staff on these issues. District Election Education Committee Charge • Become familiar with the specific details contained in the referendum • Develop appropriate informational materials that will address the District Election Referendum • Design and implement a campaign to distribute relevant factual information about the District Election Referendum for Orange County citizens in the most effective and efficient manner possible • Design and implement a process for informational meetings with civic groups, non-profit agencies, neighborhood associations, and other interested parties in the community • Ensure that equal access to factual information is provided to all individuals and groups, regardless of their position for or against the referendum • Encourage all eligible voters to participate in the November 7, 2006 election FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making appointments to the District Election Education Committee.