HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2010.02.18 - 10072REPORT (Misc. #10016) February 18, 2010
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE — Christine Long, Chairperson
RE: MR #10016 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) MTH ANNIVERSARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on
February 8. 2010, hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
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Motion carried on a roll call vote with Scott and Runestad voting no and Hatchett and McGillivray
absent.
Miscellaneous Resolution # 10016
BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub and Eric Coleman
RE: Board of Commissioners — Recognition of the National Association of Counties'
(NACo) 75th Anniversary
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the National Organization of Counties (NACo) was established in 1935, when it was first
called the National County Officers Association; and
WHEREAS the National Association of Counties (NACo) was formed to stimulate the continuing
improvement of county government; to speak rationally for county government; to contribute to the
knowledge and awareness of the heritage and future of county government; to serve as a liaison
between the nation's counties and other levels of government; and to achieve public understanding
of the role of counties in the federal system; and
WHEREAS NACO provides essential services to the nation's 3,066 counties across the United
States. This represents 3/4 of all counties and over 85% of the nation's population; and
WHEREAS NACo provides a mechanism for counties to exchange information and advice and
improve services rendered to the public by county government; and
WHEREAS NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the
public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative
solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and
taxpayers money; and
WHEREAS counties save tax dollars and staff time with NACo through cooperative purchasing
programs. research information, technical assistance, and careful review of legislation and
regulations; and
WHEREAS NACo offers a free program that allows Oakland County to provide its residents with a
free Prescription Drug Discount Card Program that assists residents with prescription costs. Since
this national program began in 2004. it has provided an average savings of more than 23 percent
per prescription, and nearly 1,100 participating counties have saved their residents more than $170
million; and
WHEREAS NACo, as "The Voice of America's Counties", works alongside its members to
vigorously lobby the Administration and Congress on all issues affecting counties and their
residents; and
WHEREAS in 2010, the National Association of Counties is engaging in a year-long celebration of
its 75th Anniversary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
extends its congratulations to the board, members, staff, and affiliates of the National Association of
Counties on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners commends the
National Association of Counties as a highly respected partner and leader in supporting and
strengthening our nation's counties
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the National Association of Counties and the Michigan Association of
Counties.
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Resolution #10015 January 20, 2010
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Resolution #10016 February 18, 2010
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Cabello, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson. Gingell, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen,
McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Schwartz, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Burns, (19)
NAYS: Douglas, Gosselin, Runestad, Scott. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
BES keT ROME COUNTY UDINE ACTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland. do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 18, 2010.
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 18th day of February, 2010.
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Ruth Johnson, County Clerk