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2 a total of 48 planned meetings for the BOCC. That number has already increased as additional meetings (each requiring the research /preparation /distribution of formal or informal agenda packets) have been added to the original schedule to address topics such as solid waste management, the proposed Shearon Harris storage expansion, and joint planning and land use issues, to name a few. During the past several years, staff has begun developing more formalized, detailed agenda packets for each Board work session to enhance the efficiency with which those meetings are carried out. 4. The increasingly detailed process associated with development, approval, and implementation of Board of Commissioners goals and initiatives. The BOCC apportioned review and discussion time at about half a dozen meetings during this past spring prior to formal adoption of its 1999 -2000 goals. 5. The significant additional time required in recent years for staffing and support to additional committees and groups focused on various County initiatives such as schools and land use planning, information technology, solid waste management organizational structure and planning, and school construction standards and funding issues. Assistant to the Manager Functions The Assistant to the Manager will assist the Manager and Assistant Managers in administrative tasks in such areas as the following: Coordinating and leading the Manager's staff agenda review discussion and agenda production process. 2. Producing first drafts of agenda materials or doing initial reviews and edits of agenda materials for the Manager's and Assistant Managers' review. 3. Follow up as directed by the Manager and Assistant Managers to coordinate the development of draft information for the Board goals. 4. Monitoring and reporting to the Manager and Assistant Managers on the status of County legislative initiatives and legislation of interest to the County. Attachment 1 lists the major functions of the proposed position. The position will report to the County Manager and receive direction on the agenda, goals and other tasks from the Manager and Assistant Managers. Attachment 2 is an organization chart of the Orange County Manager's Office showing the Assistant to the Manager position. Impacts of Assistant to the Manager Position The Manager and Assistant Managers will continue to be the point of contact with the County Commissioners as to agendas, goals and other Board concerns or initiatives. It is important to note that both the Manager and Assistant Managers will remain fully involved in the decision - making and recommendations related to the Board processes.