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7 Mr. Wilder closed by noting other information provided in the agenda package that had been previously referenced. 9. Planning/Potential Topics for April 22, 2021 and Future Group Meetings Group Co-Chair Hazirjian noted a need for the Group to discuss potentially and, if so, how to engage the public in the Group's work and receive input. Group Members Bremer agreed. After additional discussion, Judge Bryan proposed that the Co-Chairs discuss options in preparation for the April 22, 2021 Group meeting. Group Member Sykes noted that the County and Towns should be able to solicit public input and poll the public through their public information officers. Group Co-Chair Mulkey noted that the Group needed to have a framework that the public could respond to rather than something poorly defined. Group Member Jaaz Catterall noted that the presentations by Mr. Joyce, as discussed earlier, as well as by Rebecca Tippett with the Carolina Demography Center, may help identify issues and help the Group determine potential changes. Group members discussed receiving local election turnout data and precinct voting data from past elections and proportion of completed ballots that would allow Group members to see voting trends across the County. Group Member Sykes noted that much of this information for Orange County was accessible through the State Board of Elections website and suggested staff utilize the State site as a resource. 10. Meeting Evaluation This item was not addressed due to the length of the meeting. Adjourn Group Member Bremer motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 pm. Group Member Boucher seconded the motion. Group members voted by roll call on the motion to adjourn, and it was approved unanimously. This Meeting Summary was approved at the April 22, 2021 BOCC Elections Advisory Group Meeting.