File #: 17-0203    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/16/2017 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 3/7/2017 Final action: 3/7/2017
Title: El Dorado County Grand Jurors Association requesting the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation designating March 2017 as Grand Jury Awareness Month. (Est. Time: 5 Min.)
Attachments: 1. A - Grand Jurors Association Letter 3-07-17, 2. B - Grand Jury Month Proclaimation 3-07-17, 3. Executed Proclamation

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El Dorado County Grand Jurors Association requesting the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation designating March 2017 as Grand Jury Awareness Month. (Est. Time: 5 Min.)

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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION

The purpose of this proclamation is to recognize current and prior grand jurors who have volunteered their time and effort on behalf of El Dorado County citizens, as well as solicit jurors to volunteer and serve in the future.The Grand Jury is a critical component of the California justice system. The primary duties of the El Dorado County Grand Jury are to investigate and report on local government operations to be assured that the responsibilities are being fulfilled efficiently, honestly and in the best interests of the public.

 

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

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ALTERNATIVES

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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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CAO RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board approve this item.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of the Chair on a Proclamation designating March 2017 as Grand Jury Awareness Month.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT

 

 

CONTACT

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