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September 19, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2875 WHEREAS, through Stepping Up, the National Association of Counties, The Council of State Governments Justice Center, and the American Psychiatric Association Foundation are encouraging public, private, and nonprofit partners to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim a Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in our county jail, commit to sharing lessons learned with other counties in our state and across the country to support a national initiative and encourage all county officials, employees, and residents to participate in Stepping Up. Furthermore, we resolve to utilize the comprehensive resources available through Stepping Up to; 1. Convene or draw on a diverse team of leaders and decisions makers from multiple agencies committed to safely reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in jails; 2. Collect and review prevalence numbers and assess individuals' needs to better identify adults entering jails with mental illnesses and their recidivism risk, and use that baseline information to guide decision making at the system, program, and case levels; 3. Examine treatment and service capacity to determine which programs and services are available in the county for people with mental illnesses and co- occurring substance use disorders, and identify state and local policy and funding barriers to minimizing contact with the justice system and providing treatment and supports in the community; 4. Develop a plan with measurable outcomes that draws on the jail assessment and prevalence data and the examination of available treatment and service capacity, while considering identified barriers; 5. Implement research -based approaches that advance the plan; and 6. Create a process to track progress using data and information systems, and to report on successes. Adopted this the 19th day of September, 2016. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners /s/ Megan Smit Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board (C -6) Constitution Week - Proclamation Chairman Morris read the proclamation aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation. Proclarnation Igo. 2016 -15 CONSTITUTION WEEK 2016 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, September 17, 2016 marks the two hundred and twenty -ninth anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent document and the anniversary of its creation; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims September 17 -23, 2016 as CONSTITUTION WEEK