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3 <br /> Timeline <br /> The remaining timeline for realignment process is expected to proceed as follows: <br /> • May 18, 2021 — Board of Commissioner consideration of a Resolution Authorizing <br /> Submittal of the Request to Disengage to the Secretary of the Department of Health and <br /> Human Services. <br /> • May 20, 2021 — Pending Board approval, submittal of the formal Request to Disengage to <br /> the Secretary with the required documentation. A decision by the Secretary is required <br /> within 90 days. <br /> • August 17, 2021 — Anticipated approval by the Secretary <br /> • Following Secretary Approval — Transition and implementation phase <br /> • January 1, 2022 — Proposed effective date of transition <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the Resolution <br /> Authorizing the Submittal of a Request to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human <br /> Services to Disengage from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare and Realign with Alliance Health <br /> (Attachment 1). The resolution also authorizes the County Manager to take all necessary steps <br /> to submit supporting documentation as required by North Carolina General Statutes and North <br /> Carolina Administrative Code. <br />