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7 <br /> effective. He said in Orange County every Commissioner has a chance to participate, and <br /> continuity can turn into exclusivity. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos agreed. He said boards like GoTriangle have voting <br /> power that is equivalent to an elected body, which gives a different level of power. He said <br /> this makes these boards on a level playing field on key decisions, and makes them <br /> different. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said this fact supports his desire for limitations. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said he would set limitations, but also assure good <br /> representation with an experienced representative. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said that is the reason for the save. <br /> Commissioner Price said the same issue exists on the BOCC, with members who <br /> have served for many years and may have greater experience. She said all Commissioners <br /> have the ability make decisions, and the BOCC often votes separately on issues related to <br /> GoTriangle, etc. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said there are some boards that have the BOCC chair as the <br /> representative, and chairs change every few years, so continuity is not there. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said he desires for the BOCC to get the most bang for its <br /> buck with Board representation, and he understands it will never be perfect. <br /> Chair Rich said the Board needs look at section 6-a to make this clear. She said the <br /> Board will do a 2-year limit and 4-year limit (not terms), and still allow one save. She asked <br /> if this choosing process is Board policy or a directive. <br /> David Hunt, Deputy Clerk, said it was something the Board came up with. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said it should be a Board rule, and a future Board can change it <br /> if it so chooses. <br /> Greg Wilder said there is a written document that spells out the rules and process, <br /> but it needs to be amended. <br /> Chair Rich said there should just be a one-paragraph change, and see how it works. <br /> 3. Discussion on Reserving County Advisory Board and Commission Seats to <br /> Ensure Racial and Ethnic Representation and the Addition of"Age" to <br /> Volunteer Application Forms <br /> The Board met to discuss: <br /> 1) reserving County Advisory Board and Commission seats to ensure racial and ethnic <br /> representation; and <br /> 2) the addition of an "Age" item on Advisory Boards and Commissions Volunteer <br /> Application Forms. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> At the June 4, 2019 BOCC Regular Meeting, it was requested that the Board of <br /> Commissioners discuss the possibility of reserving seats on County Advisory Boards and <br /> Commissions to ensure racial and ethnic representation. <br /> At the September 17, 2019 BOCC Regular Meeting, it was requested that the Board of <br /> Commissioners discuss the possibility of adding an "Age" item on Advisory Boards and <br /> Commissions Volunteer Application Forms. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if there are legal issues with setting aside seats based <br /> on race. <br /> John Roberts said that looks like a quota, which would not be good; however, it is <br /> legal to target recruitment efforts to increase membership based on race and to have <br />