Agenda - 06-15-2021; 4-a - Proclamation Recognizing Paul Laughton

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 15, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Paul Laughton DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Gary Donaldson, 919-245-2453 PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing and expressing gratitude to Paul Laughton for his devotion and service to Orange County. BACKGROUND: After nearly 22 years of dedicated service to the Orange County community, Paul Laughton is retiring August 1, 2021. Paul Laughton began his career of service with Orange County in 1999 as a Budget and Management Analyst working with County Departments, Fire Districts and the Enterprise Funds. Paul worked closely with department directors assisting with the preparation of the operating budget and capital budgets. Paul's professionalism, commitment to excellence and hard work resulted in his promotion to Deputy Director of Finance and Administrative Services in 2012. Paul's distinguished career includes serving the Finance Department and the County through three recessions. He has been part of senior management that implemented transformative financial policies including both debt and fund balance policies that are now integral elements of the County's financial administration. Paul Laughton served with distinction on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association from 2005 through 2007. His active participation in various government national and state associations has provided important leadership and knowledge of financial best practices in budgeting and finance. Paul's most recent efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic have been instrumental in the County's strong financial results. Paul can be counted on to provide prudent policy recommendations and insights into the workings of the County's operating and capital budget administration. His commitment to excellence is evidenced in the successive Government Finance Officers Association Budget Awards received by the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Paul Laughton has led with integrity, compassion, professionalism and commitment to his staff, County Management, County Board and department colleagues. His devotion to his profession is matched by his love for his alma mater UNC-Chapel Hill, especially the Tar Heel basketball and football teams.