File #: 24-0815    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 4/23/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/14/2024 Final action: 5/14/2024
Title: Human Resources Department is recommending the Board: 1) Approve and adopt revisions to Board Policy E-9 - Background Investigation Requirements for Individuals with Access to Federal Tax Information; and 2) Grant the Director of Human Resources the authority to make changes to the Policy that are either non-substantive or necessary to accord with changes to relevant statutes or regulations. FUNDING: N/A
Attachments: 1. A - Board Policy E-9 Background Investigations-CURRENT, 2. B - Board Policy E-9 Background Investigations-REDLINE, 3. C- Board Policy E-9 Background Investigations-CLEAN
Related files: 22-0721, 18-0607

Title

Human Resources Department is recommending the Board:

1) Approve and adopt revisions to Board Policy E-9 - Background Investigation Requirements for Individuals with Access to Federal Tax Information; and

2) Grant the Director of Human Resources the authority to make changes to the Policy that are either non-substantive or necessary to accord with changes to relevant statutes or regulations.

 

FUNDING:  N/A

Body

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

On April 24, 2018, with Legistar item 18-0607, the Board of Supervisors adopted policy E-9 - Background Investigation Requirements for Individuals with Access to Federal Tax Information.

 

On May 10, 2022, with Legistar item 22-0721, the Board approved revisions to the policy which included modifications to comply with changes made to IRS Publication 1075, an update to the policy revision date, and an extension of the sunset date.

 

The Human Resources Department is recommending minor modifications to the policy and an extension of the sunset date. 

 

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose not to approve the recommended changes; direct staff to make additional modifications; or take no action.

 

PRIOR BOARD ACTION

04/24/2018 - Legistar item 18-0607

05/10/2022 - Legistar item 22-0721

 

OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

All Departments

 

CAO RECOMMENDATION

Approve as recommended.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no financial impact associated with this item.

 

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, as well as any and all Chairs or staff for applicable boards, committees, and commissions.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT

Workforce Excellence

Priority: Perform Data Collection & Reporting

Action Item: Initiate a review of all Human Resources policies and procedures.

 

CONTACT

Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources