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In July, 1996, following discussion befween the Executive Committees of the Association and the North Carolina League of Municipalities, a 24-member committee was appointed - - made up of city and county managers, attorneys and other administrative personnel. The Executive Committees agreed to meet jointly to receive the report of this Committee and did so on Friday, November 15, 1996. Winston-Salem City Manager Bill Smart and Orange County Manager John Link co- chaired the committee and reported to the officers of the two groups with the assistance of Jake Wicker of the Institute of Government who served as a resource for the Joint Committee. At the meeting November 15, the officers reviewed a draft of the report and raised a number of questions about various recommendations. Based on the discussions, the groups' officers agreed to schedule at least one more meeting, in mid-December.' Pending that meeting, and possibly one additional meeting of the two groups' officers, the Association's Executive Committee asked staff'to draft a legislative goal stating the Association's support for changes in the laws relating to annexation, with the understanding that the language could be amended if the Executive Committees reach an agreement or could remain in general terms if no agreement is reached. The Board of Directors adopted this goal after adding the language following the semi-colon. Revised 11/25/96