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Chief Administrative Office requesting the Board:
1) Discuss whether the County should support and fund the participation of Department Heads in the American Leadership Forum, and if so, provide direction to the Chief Administrative Office regarding the level of support that should be provided; and
2) Consider and approve funding for one Department Head to attend the American Leadership Forum in Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Est. Time: 20 Min.)
FUNDING: There is no funding associated with this Board item, but if the Board chooses to fund the participation of Department Heads, the current cost is $13,500.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The American Leadership Forum (ALF) providers leaders from diverse elements of the Sacramento region, including El Dorado County, an opportunity to building trusting relationships with each other and to develop skills in collaboration that can be applied to benefit the community. Their vision is to improve the social, economic and political fabric of the Greater Sacramento region through shared commitment to collaborative action. Their mission is to unite boundary-crossing leaders from a diversity of sectors throughout the Greater Sacramento region; strengthen their leadership capacity through deepening relationships and transformative experiences; and serve the community by working collaboratively to make significant positive contributions. The program lasts approximately one year and requires a significant time commitment from the participant.
In order to be offered the opportunity to participate in ALF, individuals must be nominated by prior ALF participants who live and work in El Dorado County. Potential participants are selected for their recognized leadership position in the community, as well as their potential to provide collaborative leadership and regional stewardship in the future. Nominations are then reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
Prior El Dorado County participants include Don Ashton, Chief A...
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