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7O WHEREAS, the quality and quantity of these products depend on the conservation, wise use and proper management of soil and water resources; and WHEREAS, protection of our water from pollution depends on sound conservation practices; and WHEREAS, conservation districts provide a practical and democratic organization through which landowners take the initiative to conserve and make proper use of these resources; and WHEREAS, the conservation movement is carrying forward a program of soil and water conservation in cooperation with numerous partners: THEREFORE I, in full appreciation of the value of our soil and water to the public welfare, and desiring to honor those who protect those resources, do hereby proclaim April 28 through May 5, 1996 Soil and Water Stewardship Week In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of Cabarrus County to be affixed. /s/ Jeffrey L. Barnhart April 16, 1996 Adoption of Drug/Alcohol Policy for County Van Drivers UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Casper and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the "Cabarrus County Substance Abuse Policy for Contracted Transportation Providers" as submitted by Mr. Mike Byrd, Transportation Planner, to be forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Transportation as required. The Policy as adopted by the Board is on file in the Office of the County Manager and hereby included by reference as a part of the minutes. Adoption of Solicitation Policy for County Property UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Casper and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Solicitation Policy. SOLICITATION POLICY Cabarrus County, North Carolina STATEMENT OF POLICY Soliciting to sell, actual sales or requests for donations, is prohibited on Cabarrus County property unless otherwise approved by the Gabarrus County Board of Commissioners. EXEMPTIONS The County does recognize the importance of voluntary support of charitable non-profit organizations within the community and will consider approving their fund-raising activities as exemptions to this general policy. These may include: County sponsored - such as the annual United Fund Drive and Red Cross blood drive where a limited amount of employee time is permitted for fund-raising/donations. Individual employee supported - such as school band candy and Girl Scout cookie sales. In these cases, employees cannot solicit, distribute, be solicited or receive goods during normal working hours. Such approved activities may be conducted in non-public areas after normal working hours or during authorized meal and break periods. Employee flower/gift funds of County departments may also be exempted from this policy. The County Manager may approve such exemptions under the above guidelines. A list of currently exempted organizations, activities and funds will be maintained within the County Manager's Office.