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Bartholomew’s presentation also prompted a discussion about diversifying the Orange <br />County government staff, particularly seeking out Hispanic or Latino influence, as well <br />as Asian. <br /> <br />The board discussed wanting to incentivize being bilingual in terms of salary and also <br />provide better resources so that employees can learn the Spanish language. <br /> <br />Notable: Commissioner Bernadette Pelissier thanked the Department of Human <br />Resources, Department of Health and UNC Health Care for collaborating on providing <br />Orange County government employees with free mammograms earlier this year, <br />emphasizing the importance of women’s health care coverage as a employee benefit. <br /> <br />Quotable: “It may say that this person has a Ph.D. in solid waste collection or whatever <br />you call it,” said Jacobs in reference to recruiting experienced employees to fill <br />positions. <br />