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371 transform the existing AFDC and Food Stamp programs into a work opportunities program. It would establish a work first strategy with all able-bodied recipients expected to return something of value to the community in exchange for assistance received. In order to implement the proposed program, Mr. Cook requested that the Board ask the Governor to secure specific Federal waivers and seek the introduction of any necessary State enabling legislation. In addition, he asked the Board to request the assistance of State and Federal legislators as appropriate in facilitating this process. Chairman Barnhart requested that Mr. Cook and DSS staff prepare the appropriate letters with documentation to request the necessary waivers and authorization required to establish the program in Cabarrus County. This correspondence will be signed by each Board member. Commissioner Casper suggested that the proposal also be submitted to the Health and Human Services Steering Committee of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. Mr. Hartsell briefly discussed possible State law limitations in regards to the proposed workfare program. He suggested that the Board authorize the introduction of appropriate enabling legislation that may be needed relative to the proposed program. UPON MOTION of Chairman Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to request the Governor to seek Federal waivers required to implement the proposed workfare program in Cabarrus County, to send the program proposal to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and to authorize the introduction of potential local or statewide legislation which may be necessary for the establishment of the proposed program. Request for Funding to Provide Rabies Vaccine Series/Boosters for Veterinarians and Staff - Budget Amendment Dr. William F. Pilkington, Health Director, reviewed the written request from Ms. Jan Bryant, Animal Control Supervisor, for funding in the amount of $9,504.00 to provide rabies shots and boosters for veterinarians and staff as well as for the State Wildlife Officer. He explained that funding had been authorized several years ago for this purpose; however, only two or three doses were administered at that time. Dr. Pilkington supported the current funding request, stating veterinarians are handling a lot of animals at this time due to the rabies epidemic and are providing vaccinations at cost at the special clinics in the county. There was lengthy discussion regarding the funding request. Commissioner Olio-Mills objected to the use of County funding for this purpose, stating the rabies clinics benefit the veterinarians and the veterinarians should be responsible for protecting their employees. Commissioner Fennel concurred that the clinics help the veterinarians to build clientele. Commissioner Casper supported the funding request, stating that the veterinarians are providing the rabies vaccines at cost at the special clinics and have been very cooperative during the recent rabies epidemic. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Chairman Barnhart with Commissioners Fennel and Niblock and Chairman Barnhart voting for and Commissioners Olio-Mills and Casper voting against, the Board agreed to provide 50 percent of the cost of the rabies series/boosters through a matching program with the veterinarians. The budget amendment providing these matching funds was as follows. BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AMOUNT: $4,752.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Transfer Between Departments/Funds PURPOSE OF REQUEST: To transfer funds to the health department's communicable disease budget for the purchase of rabies vaccine for veterinarians and their staff.