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Commission Minutes--July 18, 2005 2929 Mr. Bennett said the commission needs to consider the Attorney General's opinion on this issue. He said after working in the school system for many years, he saw secretarial staff dispensing medications which became complicated. He feels that professionals need to be in charge of distributing medication. This item was tabled until further information is provided and will be scheduled on the next meeting agenda set for August 1, 2005. 10. RESOLUTION #2005-14, Local Governance Advisory Study Committee Mr. Vanyo said this item was discussed at the last meeting and five citizens have agreed to serve on the committee. A resolution has been prepared; however, he suggested the date for committee recommendations be extended to allow for additional meetings to be held in December, if needed. Mrs. Johnson said state law does not require a specific ending date and does not see a problem with changing the date. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to change the date for committee recommendations to be received from December 1, 2005, to January 1, 2006. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to authorize the chairman and the county auditor to sign the following resolution appointing a local governance advisory study committee and request Cass County Auditor Michael Montplaisir to call the first meeting. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #2005-14 Whereas, It has been more than five years since the last citizen study of Cass County Government; and Whereas, North Dakota Century Code Chapter 40-01.1 requires that city and county governments periodically review governmental structure and cooperation between governmental agencies; and Whereas, The State of North Dakota has passed "tool chest" legislation in Chapter 11- 10.2 of the North Dakota Century Code; and Whereas, A Home Rule Charter was adopted by Cass County voters in November, 1994; and Whereas, Information technology and e-government are on the forefront of the changing economy, both in the private and governmental sectors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That a local advisory study committee be commissioned to review the options available to county government, taking into consideration the "tool chest" legislation and the home rule charter.