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BOOK 88 P ;F -10 Chairman Bird stated that perhaps with Mrs. Forlani's resignation, it is an opportunity to consider whether we want the present structure of the BCC Office to continue or whether we want to restructure with some cost savings. He was concerned that the Clerk to the Board has one supervisor over two employees and the BCC Office has one supervisor over three employees, and he felt that some restructuring might be in order at this time. He talked to Jeff Barton, Clerk of the Circuit Court, about the possibility of restructuring, and Mr. Barton feels there might be something that can be gained by combining the two offices. Chairman Bird just felt this was something the Board would like to consider at this time and to perhaps work with other alternatives and with Administrator Chandler to see if there is some restructuring that could be done. Commissioner Eggert advised that Mr. Barton had talked to her about the matter and she felt at the time it might be something to consider. However, after giving it careful consideration, she did not think it was a good idea. She felt very strongly against all the secretaries being moved into the Clerk's Office and doing both the minutes of the Commission meetings and the various committees. She was all for reducing costs, but felt it would be very difficult to have people working for her who report to someone else. While she was very supportive of the checks and balances of the Deputy Clerks taking the BCC meetings, she felt it would be a mistake not to have County Commission secretaries doing county work. Commissioner Eggert felt that we have a good arrangement right now. Commissioner Adams agreed and felt very comfortable in maintaining the present structuring. Commissioner Macht felt somewhat the same, but wanted to have some time to talk with Mr. Barton to see what ideas he has about the possible restructuring. Chairman Bird pointed out that Mrs. Forlani's resignation is effective April 30, which is one of the reasons he brought this matter to the Board today. He didn't think the position has been advertised. as yet, and he understood that it must be posted internally. He suggested that we put this off for one week and make a decision at that time, and the Board indicated their agreement. REPORT ON TREASURE COAST LEGISLATIVE MEETING IN TALLAHASSEE Chairman Bird reported that during his attendance of the Treasure Coast Legislative Meeting in Tallahassee last week, he took a lot of notes and attended a lot of conferences. However, he felt it is very probable that information has all changed since, 87