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g) Even though an alternate does not attend all meetings, he/she is required <br />to be informed and knowledgeable of the business and activities of the <br />advisory body. <br />h) If Orange County Commissioners attend a meeting at which two <br />appointed commissioners are present, they may not speak, lobby staff, or <br />otherwise participate in the meeting except as a silent observer. <br />The Board may wish to discuss the process by which the Chairs/Vice Chairs are chosen for <br />advisory boards and commissions. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: If the Board decides to proceed with implementation of enhanced <br />Commissioner technology support, the one-time capital costs associated with a full adoption of <br />the technology package would be $15,000 ar less (depending on the degree and extent to <br />which individual Commissioners choose to participate).. The ongoing costs of cellular and data <br />connectivity would be $500 or less per month (depending an the plan selected and on the <br />degree and extent to which individual Commissioners choose to participate), There is no <br />financial impact related to the Board's discussion of Commissioner roles regarding advisory <br />boards and commissions, <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and discuss the <br />communications infrastructure recommendations; discuss the Volunteer Resolution as it relates <br />to Commissioner roles on advisory boards and commissions; discuss the process by which the <br />Chairs/Vice Chairs are chosen for advisory boards and commissions; and provide appropriate <br />direction to the Manager, Clerk, and staff. <br />