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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board submit language clarifying the Board's policy role and relationship to the Chief Administrative Office to the Charter Review Committee as stated in the Strategic Direction Framework adopted on February 24, 2009. (Refer to file 09-0086, Item 45)
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None
Background: On February 24, 2009 the Board adopted an 18-month Strategic Direction Framework which outlined the Board's strategic priorities as well as goals and objectives for achieving those priorities. Among the objectives was the Board's desire to "Model Governance by Policy." With this item the Board intended to, "submit language clarifying the Board's policy role and relationship to [the] CAO to the Charter Review Committee" by March 15, 2009.
Reason for Recommendation: The Board has completed most of its appointments to the Charter Review Committee. The first meeting of the Committee will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Board chambers. If the Board desires to express direction to the Committee, it is advisable to do so at the first meeting.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Chief Administrative Office will provide members of the Charter Review Committee with information as directed by the Board at the first Committee meeting.
Contact: Gayle Erbe-Hamlin (5530)