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ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> ORANGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> N0Wr CAROLINA OrangeCounty <br /> i <br /> URLIC TRANSIT <br /> Item 5.b. <br /> Subject: Orange Unified Transportation Board Youth Delegate <br /> Attachment: OUTBoad Youth Delegate <br /> OUTBoard Policy and Procedure <br /> PURPOSE: To recommend Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) designate a Youth Delegate <br /> position on the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard). <br /> BACKGROUND: Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) is in the process of updating the <br /> Orange County Safe Routes to School Plan, in coordination and collaboration with the Orange <br /> County Public Schools. The plan was originally approved by the BOCC in 2014. As part of the <br /> update process, the OUTBoard requested a non-voting youth delegate on the County's <br /> transportation advisory board.The same is currently on the Orange County Parks and Recreation <br /> Council (PRC), under the leadership of Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and <br /> Recreation (DEAPR). <br /> OCTS staff reviewed the process DEAPR used in establishing their Youth Delegate on the PRC and <br /> requests OUTBoard follow the same process for its board. OUTBoard requests (Attachment 1) <br /> this youth delegate position be made permanent by approving the updated OUTBoard Rules and <br /> Procedures (Attachment 2) member section to include the youth delegate. This will add a voice <br /> for the youth to the County's transportation advisory board that will be carried onto the BOCC. <br /> Transportation Advisory Services Action—January 11, 2024 <br /> [PLACEHOLDER} <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this <br /> item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious <br /> or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; <br /> 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 for <br /> residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Goal impact is <br /> applicable to this item: <br /> • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION <br /> 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> Phone (919)245-2008 - Fax (919) 732-2137 <br /> orangecountync.gov/transportation <br />