1995-05247-Resolution No. 95-016 Recorded 2/2/199510
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95-052,17 LEGAL UNSEL
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY,
OREGON 0138-035
A Resolution Directing the Commission on Children & Families to advocate that the 1995
Legislature Lift the Sunset Provision in HB 2003, thereby Assisting Local Efforts to Succe,�sfully
Develop a Comprehensive, Locally Managed System that Promotes Healthy Children & '%fiong
Families in Deschutes County.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-016
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WHEREAS, the future of Deschutes County is dependent on our shared res'�nsibi7�ty
and commitment to the development of healthy children and strong families; and -: -
WHEREAS, the solutions to community problems that impact children and families are
best solved by local citizens, working in concert with local government, schools, churches,
business, courts, law enforcement, human service and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, we all share a responsibility to act in making the neighborhoods and
communities of Deschutes County safe and nurturing environments that value children and
promote citizenship and opportunity; and
WHEREAS, we have a rich tradition of community action and creativity as evidenced by
such current priorities as Ready -Set -Go, our Family Access Network, the Family Court, Juvenile
Justice, the Boys & Girls Club, and the COSTEP Youth Initiative; and
WHEREAS, individual citizens and the private sector are capable of solving community
problems and providing a wealth of talent and creativity; and
WHEREAS the Commission on Children & Families has a mandate in HB 2003 and HB
2004 to continue providing leadership in promoting change and innovation and in the
development of a collaborative, locally managed system; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY
LEADERS, as follows:
Section 1. That the Commission on Children & Families should enthusiastically and
without delay work with all stakeholders and seek every opportunity to transition responsibility
for the management of local, state and federal resources (excluding resources for abuse
investigations) toward a citizen -driven service and support system for children and families that
is clearly community owned, operated, and celebrated.
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Section 2. That policy makers and other representatives of participating organizations
will be fully committed to participating in the successful and meaningful implementation of HB
2003 and HB 2004 as well as the service integration components of HB 3565.
Section 3. That this transition will emphasize citizen participation, accountability and a
transfer of resources and responsibility from the state and federal government to local
organizations in partnership with families and the private sector. Areas of emphasis will include
public safety, school linked services, family support services, and the availability of a
comprehensive continuum of services.
Dated this �S day of January, 1995.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
Y, OREGON
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JUDGE S PHEN TIKTIN, Presiding Circuit
Court Judge
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DON HAMON, Chairman, Commission on
Children & Families
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