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Considerable discussion ensued regarding the definition of the word "ex officio" and it was determined that although the common perception is that ex officio means "non-voting," the legal definition of the term is "by the power of the office alone" and applies to both voting and non-voting members of committees. Commissioner Macht emphasized that the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to allow ex officio members of various committees to send alternates when they are unable to attend meetings. The alternates would have the same voting authority as the ex officio members. He felt that it was important to make certain the County and municipalities are adequately represented. After further discussion, the Board decided to remove some wording in the ordinance stating that the alternates "shall represent ... the consensus views of the governing body of that municipality" because it is not enforceable. Chairman Bird led discussion about changing the wording of the ordinance to permit representatives of organizations as well as government entities to send alternates to meetings. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing. Because there were a number of changes in the wording of the ordinance, Attorney Vitunac suggested continuing the public hearing until next week, and staff can bring the new wording back to the Board for approval at that time. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously continued the public hearing until 9:05 A.M. on May 11, 1993 and directed staff to present the amended ordinance to the Board for approval at that time. AWARD BID #3072 - CENTRAL REGION EFFLUENT REUSEIDISPOSAL PROJECT The Board reviewed the following memo dated April 26, 1993: 17 MAY 4 1993 Boos 89 PAu 435