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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: February 17, 2026 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-k <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of Amendments to the Orange County Board of County <br /> Commissioners Advisory Board Policy <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. Advisory Board Policy (Tracked Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 <br /> Changes) <br /> PURPOSE: To approve amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> Advisory Board Policy (Advisory Board Policy) as discussed and requested during the January <br /> 16, 2026 Board Retreat, and approve other non-substantive amendments. <br /> BACKGROUND: During the January 16, 2026 Retreat, the Board discussed possible <br /> amendments to the Advisory Board Policy to simplify attendance expectations for volunteers and <br /> clarify removal procedures for neglect of duty or nonparticipation. After the Retreat, BOCC Chair <br /> Jean Hamilton also requested that Section 1(2) be revised in order to provide clarity on when the <br /> Advisory Board Policy will automatically apply to new bodies formed by the Board. Finally, the <br /> Clerk's Office also reviewed the policy for grammatical and formatting changes and ADA <br /> compliance. <br /> Suggested amendments to the Advisory Board Policy in Attachment 1 include: <br /> 1. New language to address the Board's requests at the Retreat (page 5) <br /> 2. New language to address Chair Hamilton's request for clarity on when the Advisory Board <br /> Policy will automatically apply to new bodies formed by the Board (page 2) <br /> 3. Non-substantive grammatical and formatting amendments (throughout) <br /> 4. Changes that will ensure the document is ADA-compliant when posted online (entire <br /> document) <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS <br /> We provide information and opportunities for engagement in a transparent manner so that <br /> all in our community have knowledge, understanding, and a voice. <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — INCLUSIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT <br /> We foster an environment in which all are welcomed, represented, and empowered to <br /> participate in and feel connected to their community. <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — DEDICATION AND RESPECT <br />