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cost of the website host. Concerns were raised about the number of co-sponsors that were <br />listed on the home page, especially private and non-profit organizations that may want to <br />be listed. For this reason the group decided to limit co-sponsorships to government <br />agencies (including UO, LCC etc). Private and non-profit organizations can get <br />themselves noted by listing themselves on the self-populating list on the website. <br />Governance and Oversight <br />Roger-asked that a steering committee composed of representative from each of the co- <br />sponsors be formed to provide oversight for the website. The group would ensure that the <br />contents and format are supported by the co-sponsors and provide consistency over time. <br />They would meet annually or twice a year at most. <br />Website Marketing and Promotion <br />The group felt that a good deal of marketing and publicity would be needed to let the <br />community know about the site. For this reason each of the local government co-sponsors <br />would be asked to publicize the site in newsletters, on their website and through other <br />means. A question arose about how people without web access could get the <br />information. People said that the library should be told about the site and people can be <br />encouraged to go there to get on line. A small brochure with some of the basic <br />information found on the website may also be developed provided that the co-sponsors <br />agree to pay for it. <br />Timing <br />Roger said that it was probable that the website could be up and running by June 2006, <br />provided that all of the key local government agencies sign off on this proposal in the <br />near future. <br />