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raga 1 ut ~ <br />John Day <br />From: Brad Riley <br />Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:43 AM <br />To: John Day <br />Subject: RE: Resolution - Engash as the Offidal Language <br />John, <br />1 too agree that illegal immigration is a problem and it does make things simpler to have English designated as <br />the official language. As you know, much of our work is "investigative" in nature, which means we must respond <br />to the language being presented. However, some of our services are provided to citizens as acourtesy--and we <br />certainly have the ability to require those people to adhere to our standards. Though I am a very strong advocate <br />of reducing the number of illegal immigrants and not assisting hem in further violating the laws of our state and <br />country by providing them translations, I too realize that many of our services are investigative in nature or <br />answering emergency and potential emergency situations; therefore, we are bound and sworn to "serve and <br />protect." All being said, I will be interested in sitting down with Rich Koch and/or Bob Cansler to determine how <br />and where we can participate. Thanks <br />Brad <br />From: John Day <br />Sent: Tuesday, ]anuary 09, 2007 2:42 PM <br />Ta: _Department Heads <br />Cc: BOC <br />Subject: Resolution -English as the Off'~cial Language <br />Good afternoon, <br />The attached resolution, introduced by Commissioner Privette, will be discussed by the BOC at its regular <br />meeting January 22. Last night the Board asked for comments from department directors regarding how such a <br />policy would impact the operations of their departments. Please read item number 4 carefully - it states that all <br />programs, publications, documents, etc., will be in English only. The way I read it, no language other than English <br />will be spoken or written while conducting the county's business. <br />Please be brief and concise in your assessments, and include a list of any publications or documents used by <br />your departments that are in a language other than English. Please also indicate if you ever use the services of a <br />translator (staff member or contractor). <br />Forward this information to me by noon on Tuesday, January 16~'. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. <br />John <br />John Day <br />County Manager <br />Cabarrus County <br />PO Box 707 <br />Concord, NC 28026-0707 <br />Phone: 704-920-2895 <br />Fax: 704-920-2820 <br />1/16/2007 <br />