BOCC Elections Advisory Group

CHARGE

The charge to the BOCC Elections Advisory Group adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on February 2, 2021 is as follows:

To review, research, and evaluate the current method of electing commissioners, as well as any alternative electoral methods or models, including but not limited to single member districts, aligning primary and general election methods, multi-seat elections, and the number of commissioners. The Advisory Group shall assess all options and alternatives pursuant to the following criteria:

Constitutional and statutory requirements and voting rights law
Proportionality
Equity
Uniformity
Simplicity/clarity
Maximizing voter engagement

The Advisory Group’s assessment should incorporate, to the extent possible, anticipated population distribution changes based on the 2020 census.

The Advisory Group may consider options that require enabling legislation; however, it must present to the BOCC options that do not require such authorization.

MEMBERS

Members of the Group were appointed by the Board of Commissioners at the Board’s February 2, 2021 Business meeting. A list of the Group members is available at: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1708/Boards-and-Commissions

AGENDAS AND MEETING SUMMARIES

Agendas for BOCC Elections Advisory Group meetings are available prior to the meetings. Meeting Summaries are available following approval.

Agendas and Meeting Summaries are available at: https://www.orangecountync.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=31,&startDate=&endDate=&dateRange=&dateSelector=

The first meeting of the BOCC Elections Advisory Group occurred on February 25, 2021.

Google Document utilized by the BOCC Elections Advisory Group Public Input Subcommittee at its May 10, 2021 meeting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oomjpaj25XJrWQobKcw0ek60PXHLXDUV/view