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DRAFT ~ <br />,.. <br />provide all participants with relevant and complete information, but will also <br />allow everyone to focus their efforts accordingly on the issue in question. <br />North Carolina Association of Coun Commissioners: Throughout a <br />Legislative Session, the North Carolina Association of County <br />Commissioners will be following the activities of the Legislature and its <br />various committees. Orange County, and specifically the participants, <br />should plan to utilize all reports, services, summaries, updates, and other <br />benefits provided by the Association as the county's legislative agenda is <br />advanced. An initial meeting with Association staff should occur to <br />ascertain the nature, content, and schedule of the Association's legislative <br />publications and initiatives. This meeting could also serve as an opportunity <br />to explore additional means through the Association whereby the County <br />and its legislative participants might improve their effectiveness and <br />efficiency in promoting the legislative agenda. . <br />COMMUNICATION TOOLS <br />With any undertaking such as this initiative, it is mandatory that substantial <br />communication occur between participants to enhance the effectiveness of <br />the effort and maintain coordination and agreement. The following details <br />how commurication should occur between participants. <br />Initial Review and Consultation: Through a series of initial meetings, the <br />Board of County Commissioners will discuss and formulate Orange <br />County's legislative initiatives for General Assembly sessions. These <br />meetings will include the Board, the County Manager, the County Attorney, <br />the Assistant County Manager, the Assistant to the Manager, other county <br />staff as appropriate, and any other interested parties. The Board, County <br />Manager, 'and County Attorney will be the primary participants during these <br />discussions as various legislative initiatives are formulated, evaluated, and <br />refined. Discussions on legislative proposals and posirions of the North <br />Carolina Association of County Commissioners, other counties, and other <br />entities will also be reviewed. The overall product of these meetings is to <br />finalize Orange County's legislative iniriatives and to determine Orange <br />County's positions/roles regarding legislative proposals, as known, by other <br />entities. The Board, County Manager, and County Attorney will prepare the <br />final legislative package and provide all participants with a copy of the <br />