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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 3 -9 , 2026 , AS <br /> " PROFESSIONAL CLERKS TO THE BOARDS <br /> OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' WEEK " <br /> WHEREAS , the role of the clerk to the board of county commissioners is crucial for <br /> maintaining an informed community and facilitating effective local governance through <br /> communication among citizens , governing bodies , and administrative departments ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the position of clerk , one of the oldest in local government , continues to be <br /> essential as the official recordkeepers of their counties , with responsibilities that are <br /> deeply rooted in history ; and <br /> WHEREAS , North Carolina General Statute 153A- 111 requires every board of county <br /> commissioners to appoint or designate a clerk to the board to perform any duties that may <br /> be required by law or the board of commissioners including , but not limited to , the <br /> preparation , filing , and protection of local government records , which are vital for <br /> accountability and transparency ; and <br /> WHEREAS , clerks enhance their professional skills through active participation in the <br /> North Carolina Association of County Clerks to Boards of Commissioners , which , in <br /> partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government and <br /> the International Institute of Municipal Clerks , offers nationally recognized certification <br /> programs and continuous professional education ; and <br /> WHEREAS , clerks , through their dedication to professional development , not only <br /> improve the efficacy of their offices but also bring positive recognition to their counties by <br /> participating in advanced education and obtaining profession related certifications . <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners that May 3 through May 9 , 2026 , be recognized as <br /> " PROFESSIONAL CLERKS TO THE BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' <br /> WEEK" <br /> In Orange County and that the Board extends its appreciation to Clerk to the Board Laura <br /> Jensen and Deputy Clerk to the Board Tara May , and to all county clerks and deputy <br /> clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the county they <br /> represent . <br /> ADOPTED this the 5t" day of May , 2026 . <br /> all <br /> J n Hamilton , Chair <br /> e Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> 52 <br /> t't <br /> ftrt� (tat <br /> y�o <br />