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i of opinions. It will also provide for conformity in the length and number of terms for those z boards and commissions that are not state mandated with set terms. The Board will limit th 3 length of service according to this policy for boards and commissions that are State 4 mandated, to the extent permitted under state law. This policy may be waived if the Board C 5 Commissioners determines that the removal of an individual made ineligible by this policy ~ would be detrimental to the functioning of that board or commission. a 7. If an appointee, in any calendar year, has absences which constitute more than 9 25 percent of the regularly scheduled Board meetings of three consecutive meetings Zo whichever comes first, which he or she is required to attend, he or she is obligated to resigi ii The Board of Commissioners may consider extenuating circumstances. If the individual iz refuses to resign, he or she may be dismissed by action of the Board of County 13 Commissioners subject to state or local law. A leave of absence may be granted for 14 extraordinary circumstances, such as illness or personal circumstances. This request mus 15 be made to the Board of County Commissioners. A calendar year is to be defned as a 12- ~6 month period beginning on the date of appointment. The Clerk to the Board shall request al x~ new appointees to certify that they understand the attendance policy. ~e x9 8. The rate of pay, if any, to members for serving on boards and commissions shy zo be established by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with the General Statutes. z1 Records for pay purposes shall be submitted by the appropriate department to the finance zz Offcer for monthly disbursement. 23 z4 9. Attendance at a Volunteer Orientation Program will be required of all new zs appointees to the boards and commissions . This does not include those boards and z 6 commissions, task forces or committees, of short duration although if space permits, they ~ z~ be invited. The purpose of this training is to supplement rather than replace any specific zs training needed for a person to serve on a particular board or commission. The following zg boards or commissions shall receive specifc training in their area of responsibility: 30 3 ~ Orange County Planning Board 3z Orange County Board of Adjustment 33 Board of Health 34 Board of Social Services 35 Human Relations Commission 36 Board of Equalization and Review 37 Other Boards as the Board of Commissioners shall determine 38 39 10. Individuals who go off of a board or commission will receive a commemorative gift of 4 o appreciation along with a letter from the Board of Commissioners thanking them for their 41 service. A person must serve at least ,one year to be recognized in this way. Each board an 4z commission is encourage to recognize its members as it deems appropriate.