AGENDA DATE: 1/5/2022
TITLE:
Title
Adoption of Board Policies
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Adopt Board Policies
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner
PRESENTER (S): Greg Kamptner
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Board’s Policies address the Supervisors’ reimbursement for travel expenses, the appointment of Supervisors and community members to public bodies, and Supervisors serving without remuneration on the board of trustees of not-for-profit entities. The Board adopts its Policies at its annual organizational meeting each January.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The proposed Policies are the same as those last amended by the Board on January 6, 2021 with two amendments to change references from “his” and “her” to “their” (Secs. 1.D.2, 3.B.6). These amendments are consistent with the County’s work towards a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.
Staff expects that Section 1 of the Policies, which pertains to reimbursement for travel expenses, will return to the Board later in 2022. The Department of Finance and Budget is currently reviewing appropriate rates for travel costs for all County officers and employees.
If any amendments are desired, staff will return to the Board at a later meeting with amended Policies for the Board’s consideration.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the Policies (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Draft Board Policies