AGENDA DATE: 7/9/2018
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Board of Supervisors Operating Guidelines for High Quality Governance
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Board adoption of operating guidelines created at the May BOS Retreat
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson
PRESENTER (S): Jeff Richardson
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Board of Supervisors members, County Executive, and County Attorney staff participated in a two day retreat, May 2-3, 2018; the purpose of this retreat was to enhance the ability of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the County Executive's Office to work together on the successful future of Albemarle County.
The group was charged with meeting six goals during the length of the retreat:
* Foster enhanced relationships through an awareness and appreciation of the strengths and differences of fellow Board Members and those in the County Executive's Office
* Look at the impact of type and temperament on communication and decision making, and consider how this may impact the leadership of the Board and interactions of the elected body and staff
* Review the basics of the Council/Manager form of government, including the role of politics versus administration and differences in political values
* Discuss ideal roles for the Board and staff and behaviors that will lead to an effective working relationship
* Clarify expectations and guidelines that emerge for working together as a board and with staff, including how to ensure accountability
* Identify next steps
In the course of doing this work Board members and staff developed a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each group and also worked to create guidelines for future operations.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities
DISCUSSION: The Operating Guidelines for High Quality Go...
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