Title
Receive a presentation on the implementation steps of the Chatham County Advisory Committee Policy
Abstract
Introduction & Background:
At the regular meeting on September 16, 2024, the Board of Commissioners gave direction to staff to bring back the information on the history and procedures of Board Liaisons and review of advisory board policy and order next steps.
At the Budget Retreat on January 7, 2025 Board Retreat, staff brought back the information on the history and procedures of Board Liaisons. At that meeting, the Board of Commissioners directed staff to research and work on the following items:
? Overview of Boards and Committees' information.
? Role of Liaisons and Review of Appointments.
? Application Process and Reporting.
At the regular meeting on March 17, 2025, staff presented an overview of boards and committee information, role of BOC Liaison, and reviewed the staff policy assessment and provided next steps.
At the regular meeting on May 5, 2025, staff presented clarifying questions, and the Board of Commissioners gave guidance.
At the regular meeting on June 16, 2025, staff presented the draft policy, and the Board of Commissioners approved the resolution adopting the policy.
Discussion & Analysis:
Since the Board of Commissioners' approval on June 16, Manager's Office Staff have:
1. Communication:
a. met with the Staff Leads of each board of committee to review the policy.
2. Application:
a. updated the application to reflect the policy changes.
3. Onboarding:
a. working on videos for ethics and general committee guidelines to send out to committees.
b. Staff Leads are reviewing the policy with each committee at the next meeting and completing the compliance documentation.
4. Terms:
a. Manager's Office Staff and Staff Leads have reviewed and proposed term updates for the Board of Commissioners' approval.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: No impact on the budget
Recommendation/Motion: Receiv...
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