Title
Supervisor Hidahl recommending the Board:
1) Discuss adopting and implementing the National Conflict Resolution Center's Code of Civil Discourse (Code); and
2) Direct staff to return to the Board within 45 days with a new Board Policy to address the implementation of the Code for all Boards, Commissions and Committees.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Code of Civil Discourse, which was first drafted by the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) as a tool for local governments and agencies in 2015, is intended to serve as a guide for facilitating civil, respectful discussions of opposing views during public meetings. Since then, it has been adopted by multiple local government bodies which include the San Diego Unified School Board, the City of Del Mar, the City of Chula Vista, and in November 2021 by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
If approved direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors within 45 days with a new board policy which incorporates the Code of Civil Discourse into the code of conduct for all County of El Dorado Boards, Commissions, Committees, Planning and Sponsor Groups.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Cindy Munt