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3 <br /> Ten Percent Rule deviation criteria based on the 2020 Census data. Since the Districts are, <br /> combined, within the ten percent deviation allowed by law, there can be no finding of substantial <br /> inequality. <br /> Similar to a 2011 resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners relating to the districts and <br /> the 2010 Census, Attachment 5 is a resolution for Board consideration acknowledging there is <br /> no substantial inequality revealed by the 2020 Census results. Although it is not legally <br /> necessary, it may be prudent for the Board to approve the resolution. As noted above, North <br /> Carolina General Statute 153A-22 states a local government "may" review the census numbers <br /> to determine if substantial inequality exists. Alternatively, should the Board wish to adjust the <br /> district lines, it must have those lines drawn and adopted by November 17, 2021 in order to be <br /> effective for the 2022 election. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the <br /> Resolution Acknowledging the Results from the 2020 Census Indicating Orange County <br /> Remains in Lawful Compliance With Applicable Requirements for Board of County <br /> Commissioners' Nominating Districts. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends, and the County Attorney concurs, that <br /> the Board approve the Resolution Acknowledging the Results from the 2020 Census Indicating <br /> Orange County Remains in Lawful Compliance With Applicable Requirements for Board of <br /> County Commissioners' Nominating Districts (provided at Attachment 5) and authorize the Chair <br /> to sign the resolution. <br />