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11 <br /> The group discussed the proposal and agreed that the budget timeline won't be resolved until <br /> we have the bigger discussion about MOUs generally. There was a general agreement that early <br /> February is a good time for managers to hear about budget needs. <br /> IFC <br /> - Further exploration of representation question <br /> - Is there any scenario where there would be comfort with not having representation? <br /> o If there are performance agreements—these work well with several groups <br /> Chapel Hill contracts with <br /> o Orange County assigns department chairs to be responsible for every nonprofit <br /> that receives funding and there is a contract <br /> - IFC is asking for 5-year agreements <br /> Next Steps <br /> 1. The group will meet again November 18, noon-1:30. A key focus will be on roles and <br /> responsibilities. Toward that goal, two next steps emerged: <br /> a. Staff will pull together information about the roles and responsibilities of their <br /> jurisdiction, including what is currently happening, number of positions, number of open <br /> positions, ARPA funding impact as programs wind down, capacity, how they approach <br /> MOUS, etc. <br /> b. Big picture of roles and responsibilities for Towns/Counties in NC (School of <br /> Government has resources here - + others) <br /> 2. IFC is a topic for further conversation on the near horizon. Discuss Good Neighbor <br /> Initiative. <br /> Check Out <br /> Participants were invited to share a word or phrase that describes what was on their mind at the <br /> end of the meeting: <br /> - Appreciation <br /> - Great tone in the room, Great energy <br /> - Hopeful <br /> - Focused <br /> - Keep moving <br /> - Nearly overwhelming <br /> - Informed <br /> - Collaboration <br /> - Open and honest <br /> Adjourned at 1:33. <br /> Page 6 <br />