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2 <br /> from all three parties to the existing governance framework attended a joint workshop in early <br /> March 2022. This workshop focused on critical elements that informed the foundation of what a <br /> new ILA could offer to all parties. Discussion focused on multiple alternatives of critical elements <br /> that comprise the following four areas: Membership, Voting Structures, Financial Planning, and <br /> Program & Plan Development. Initial outcomes of this workshop indicated: <br /> • Formalizing greater involvement from multiple jurisdictions and entities at the Staff Working <br /> Group (SWG) level and associated representative voting structures (the SWG is the <br /> technical recommending body for plan implementation elements). <br /> • Clearly defining roles & responsibilities for each signatory to the updated interlocal <br /> agreement. <br /> • Solidifying the County's role in annual work program/budget development with the tax <br /> district administrator. <br /> • Defining terminology and language consistently to ensure clarity and transparency for all <br /> parties who will use this updated governance framework for plan implementation in the <br /> future. <br /> • While referencing State Statutes, the updated ILA and supporting documentation will <br /> further define equity as it relates to utilization of tax revenues throughout the county, as <br /> well as accounting for regional transit needs. <br /> During the spring of 2022, staff and agency management reconvened for a second workshop <br /> (See Attachment 1) to discuss outstanding elements and also reviewed draft governance <br /> framework alternatives through an updated ILA between the County, DCHC MPO, and <br /> GoTriangle, as well as draft supportive policies and procedures (updated SWG Bylaws, Financial <br /> Policies, as well as incorporating plan implementation administration/management elements <br /> throughout). County staff working on this study anticipate that draft alternatives can be formed <br /> into a final set of recommendations that may be presented to the BOCC in June 2022. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: This study is being conducted in a partnership with Durham County. <br /> Orange County is contributing $52,833.84. This money is being reimbursed from the Article 43 <br /> Transit tax revenues. <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 /> Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to jobs and services and supports these <br /> Goals. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact is applicable to this item: <br /> • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION <br />