AGENDA DATE: 1/6/2021
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Adoption of the Board of Supervisors Operating Guidelines
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Review and adoption of the Board of Supervisors Operating Guidelines that were adopted September 5, 2018.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson
PRESENTER (S): Jeff Richardson
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At the Board’s July 9, 2018 meeting the County Executive presented the Board’s Operating Guidelines for High Quality Governance as developed during the May 2018 Board Retreat for the Board’s review.
At the August 8, 2018 Board meeting there was consensus to make the final revisions outlined and incorporated in Attachment A. At the September 5 Board meeting there was final direction to revisit these guidelines in six months for a check-in to help insure they are working as originally discussed.
At the March 6, 2019 Board meeting, there was consensus that the eight operating guidelines have helped give clear communication and direction to staff from the Board. This has helped achieve a mutually beneficial and effective working relationship for the purpose of serving Albemarle County and its citizens.
Most recently, the Board again reviewed and reaffirmed the guidelines at its September 9 retreat.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government’s capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: Staff supports Board Operating Guidelines that assists both the Board and staff in achieving a mutually beneficial and effective working relationship for the purpose of serving Albemarle County and its citizens.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact anticipated with these guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board consider and adopt the Board of Supervisors Operating Guidelines for High Quality Governance.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Operating Guidelines for High Quality Governance