ADOPTED - MARCH 26, 2002

Agenda Item No. 10

Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 7-13, 2002 AS "NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK" IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #02-91

WHEREAS, County government traces its roots to the English shire of a thousand years ago, serving as the citizen's local government voice since its inception; and

WHEREAS, when the federal government was formed, the framers of the Constitution chose to provide states with the freedom to create county governments, early state constitutions conceptualized the importance of county government and its dual value to both the state and federal governments; and

WHEREAS, changes in structure and greater autonomy from the states, rising revenues and stronger political accountability have ushered in a new era for county governments as they begin the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, technology plays a huge role in our lives today, bringing about changes in nearly everything that we do, counties are using technology to improve the delivery of services and communication to citizens; and

WHEREAS, in the past, county governments seized opportunities and met challenges that confronted them, today county governments continue to be the citizen's local government voice and are the governments of the future, providing solutions that bring communities together.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby declare the week of April 7-13, 2002 as "National County Government Week" in Ingham County.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Swope, De Leon, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Lynch Approved 3/19/02