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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 8, 2024
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1. Connect. Inspire. Lead. - Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the DCo ForwardTogether Youth Leadership & Community Building Summit on April 11. Durham County Government invites youth to increase their knowledge and understanding of public administration and interest in pursuing careers in local government. All high schoolers are encouraged to register, young people involved in student government associations, taking government related coursework, or serving in student leadership positions may find this event of particular interest. Visit <https://bit.ly/DCoForwardTogetherYouthSummit> to register. For more information at <https://www.dconc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/10060/31?backlist=%2f>
2. Launching Emerging Employees Program - Do you know a young person, ages 15-19, interested in a summer internship program working in local government? Durham County Human Resources Department is now accepting applications for their Launching Emerging Employees Program (LEEP) created to develop and strengthen the lives of young people through job opportunities and career development programs. LEEP opportunities include entry-level positions and soft skills training June to August 2024. The deadline to apply is April 12, 2024. Get eligibility requirements and compensation details at <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/internship-programs?fbclid=IwAR1KR965TSZqg_vojMn8peZvzSFAX2_6GpmlEe1sO2A8nzNY8KJF5WsX-M0_aem_AfB1Ajr7GjFxZRARSQYOmw3_4VHHDCWle-3Uukbbk0rzaCdFGZJMGBOP2i0v1s8v_h0qsDhc0Wj13E9FbEIcz-Ok>
Access an application at <https://dconc2.jotform.com/240586123182857>
3. Art in Motion - The deadline is quickly approaching for the DCo On the Go Design Contest! Artists are needed to help create the design work for the exterior of the newly ordered “mobile office” for Durham County. The DCo On the Go Design Contest ends on April 12! Artists 18 years and up will be eligible for cash prizes up to $1,000. Younger residents, in grades 6-12, can help design art for a rear panel of the vehicle, with prizes up to $250. Get contest details at www.dconc.gov/DCoOnTheGo <http://www.dconc.gov/DCoOnTheGo>.
4. Help Inform the UDO - Durham City-County Planning has launched a new online survey for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Take the survey to share your thoughts on some of the key issues addressed by the new UDO. Responses to this project survey will be used to help guide thinking related to housing, transportation, and environmental issues. The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to April 15. Visit the EngageDurham webpage to learn more!
More survey details at <https://www.engagedurham.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=62>. Bilingual survey at <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W8CZBZ9>.
5. Watch “In Touch with Durham County” - On this month’s edition of the “In Touch with Durham County” show, Durham County Chief Communications Officer Deborah Craig-Ray welcomes Durham Women’s Commission Chair Kathleen Lockwood to share the commission's pivotal role in championing the welfare and rights of women across the community. Agriculture Development Coordinator Sherry Scully also visits the show to shed light on the Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program's essential role in endorsing sustainable farming practices and invigorating the local agricultural sector. Enjoy this discussion on the County’s Youtube page, the Durham Television Network, or visit <https://youtu.be/iaHFuCofHPg?si=9V5trqJf4-bzetIO>
6. Get Involved, it’s your County! Durham County Government has approximately 43 active advisory boards referred to as Boards and Commissions. Citizens of Durham County may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. Interested citizens should fill out an application and send it to the Clerk to the Board’s Office. A description of the boards as well as a list of vacancies can be found on the County’s website at: <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/boards-and-commissions>. If you need additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 919-560-0025 or send an email to: BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov <mailto:BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov>.