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Clerk of the Board recommending the Board approve the modifications to Board Policy I-2 - Boards, Commissions and Committees - Minutes of Meetings in support of Strategic Plan Good Governance Goal - Objective 2.2. (Cont. 10/24/17, Item 4)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Clerk of the Board makes this recommendation in support of the Strategic Plan Good Governance Goal - Objective 2.2 to update Board policies. Policy I-2 has not been evaluated or updated since its adoption in 1987.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
As part of Objective 2.2 of the Good Governance Goal in the Board approved Strategic Plan, Board policies are undergoing a review/update process. On December 22, 1987, the Board of Supervisors adopted policy I-2 - Boards, Commissions and Committees - Minutes of Meetings. The updates shown in track change format on Attachment 2B reflect current terminolgy and provides more clear expectations for the completion and submittal of meeting minutes to the Board. This policy will also enable the Clerk to track and evaluate the minutes for training and development of county staff who support various committees as well as members thereof.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve the recommended changes; direct staff to make additional modifications; or take no action.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to updating this policy.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will update the online Board Policy Manual with the approved changes, notify all department heads and the Chair or staff for applicable boards, committees and commissions.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Jim Mitrisin
Clerk of the Board