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Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve modifications to Board Policy E-9 - Background Investigation Requirements for Individuals with Access to Federal Tax Information.
FUNDING: N/A
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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 April 24, 2018, the Board of Supervisors adopted policy E-9 - Background Investigation Requirements for Individuals with Access to Federal Tax Information. The Human Resources Department is recommending modifications to the Policy to comply with changes made to IRS Publication 1075, an update to the policy revision date, 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
On April 24, 2018, the Board of Supervisors adopted Policy E-9 - Background Investigation Requirements for Individuals with Access to Federal Tax Information (Legistar #18-0607)
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
All Departments
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to updating this policy. Indirectly, the proposed policy should assist in minimizing the County’s liability.
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
Good Governance
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources