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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. 8-1 <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of Updated Draft BOCC Rules of Procedure <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Draft BOCC Rules of Procedure Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board, 919- <br /> (Tracked Changes) 245-2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To review and approve the updated draft BOCC Rules of Procedure. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners first adopted a Rules of Procedure in May <br /> 2002. There have been multiple amendments to the Rules of Procedure since that time. When <br /> the Rules of Procedure were first drafted, contextual information was included in the form of <br /> comments. These comments were drawn from North Carolina General Statutes, literature <br /> regarding best practices for local government meetings, and Robert's Rules of Order, and were <br /> intended to help the reader understand the purpose of the rule. <br /> At the January 16, 2026 BOCC Retreat, the Board discussed the process for reviewing petitions <br /> made by commissioners during Business meetings. The Board agreed upon a process and the <br /> Chair stated that this process should be included in the Rules of Procedure. A description of the <br /> process is included as Rule 10(d) under section V, Agenda. <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 /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board review and approve the <br /> updated draft BOCC Rules of Procedure. <br />