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21 <br /> Slide #21 <br /> Operating Amendments <br /> Amendment Sponsor Budget Department Amendment General Fund General Fund General Fund <br /> Page Revenue Expense Total <br /> Portie-Ascott, Board of Fund 1.0 FTE starting <br /> OP-B05 Carter 85 Elections 1/1/2026 for Election $35,905 $82,716 <br /> Coordinator <br /> • Board of Elections requested 1.0 FTE Election Coordinator due to increasing complexity and requirements of <br /> State and Federal Election laws <br /> • Amendment would fund position starting mid-year, costing equivalent of.01 cent tax increase <br /> • County would have to annualize cost for FY 26-27 budget <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 21 NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott reviewed budget amendment OP-1305, which she co- <br /> sponsored. She said the demands on election staff are year-round and require institutional <br /> knowledge and they should start building the capacity mid-year, which is a fiscally responsible. <br /> She said that this would help prepare for the 2026 general election and beyond and gives staff <br /> critical support. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Portie-Ascott, seconded by Commissioner Greene, <br /> to approve budget amendment OP-1305. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that this is a wise move especially given the atmosphere of <br /> politics. He said that he does not want to allow any opportunity for anyone in Orange County <br /> called into question because they were not fully staffed. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said this is a bargain for ensuring election integrity. <br /> Commissioner Carter agreed with Commissioner Fowler, and said that the legislature <br /> continues to pile on additional requirements and changes. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />