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REVISED DRAFT <br />These conversations will certainly have. a bearing on the success. of Orange <br />County's legislative agenda as well as on the efforts and strategies of all <br />participants promoting the county's initiatives. With this in mind, all <br />participants should make substantial effort, to share information from their <br />individual, conversations with. the other participants. This will not only <br />provide all participants with relevant and complete information, but,will also <br />allow everyone to focus their. efforts accordingly on the issue in question. <br />North Carolina Association of County Commissioners: At the beginning of <br />the 2000 Legislative Session as well as throughout the session to <br />adjournment, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners will <br />be following the activities of the Legislature and its various committees. <br />Orange County, and specifically the participants, should plan to utilize all <br />reports, services, summaries, updates, and other benefits provided by the <br />Association as the county's legislative agenda is advanced. An initial <br />meeting with Association staff should occur prior to the beginning of the' <br />Legislative Session to ascertain the nature,. content, and schedule of the <br />Association's legislative publications. This meeting could also serve as an <br />opportunity to explore additional means through the Association whereby <br />the county and its legislative participants might improve their effectiveness <br />and efficiency in promoting the legislative agenda. <br />COMMUNICATION TOOLS <br />With any undertaking such as this initiative, it is mandatory that substantial <br />communication occur between participants to enhance the effectiveness of <br />the effort and maintain coordination and agreement. The following details <br />how communication. should occur between participants. <br />Initial Review and Consultation: Through a series of initial meetings, the <br />Board of County Commissioners will discuss and formulate Orange <br />County's legislative initiatives for the 2000 General Assembly Session. <br />These meetings will include the Board, the County Manager, the County <br />Attorney, the Assistant County, Manager, the Assistant to the Manager, other <br />county staff as appropriate, and any other interested parties. The Board, <br />County Manager, and County Attorney will be the primary participants <br />during these discussions as various legislative initiatives are formulated, <br />evaluated, and refined. Discussions on legislative proposals and positions of <br />