AI- 8184
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Special/Executive Session Board of Supervisors Mtg - 1:00 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 02/11/2025
- Title:
- Impact of the Presidential Executive Orders on the County
- Submitted By:
- Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Mark Dannels
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Sheriff
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Discussion and possible direction regarding the President’s Executive Orders related to immigration, Arizona's Proposition 314, and the impact on Cochise County and the County Sheriff's Office.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-421.03 (A)(3) and (9) the board may go into executive session for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body and discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the public body in order to discuss security plans, procedures, assessments, measures or systems relating to, or having an impact on, the security or safety of buildings, facilities, operations, critical infrastructure information and information technology maintained by the public body.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-421.03 (A)(3) and (9) the board may go into executive session for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body and discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the public body in order to discuss security plans, procedures, assessments, measures or systems relating to, or having an impact on, the security or safety of buildings, facilities, operations, critical infrastructure information and information technology maintained by the public body.
Background:
The President issued a series of Executive Orders related to immigration and border enforcement, which can have implications for state and local governments, including Cochise County and the County Sheriff’s Office.
These Executive Orders may introduce new federal guidelines, funding requirements, or enforcement policies that could impact county operations, law enforcement procedures, and compliance obligations. Given Cochise County's unique position along the U.S.-Mexico border and its existing law enforcement priorities, it is essential to evaluate how these changes may affect public safety, resource allocation, and inter-agency coordination.
The Board will discuss with the Sheriff the potential legal, financial, and operational impacts of the Executive Orders as they relate to the County Sheriff's Office, as well as the impact of Arizona's Proposition 314.
These Executive Orders may introduce new federal guidelines, funding requirements, or enforcement policies that could impact county operations, law enforcement procedures, and compliance obligations. Given Cochise County's unique position along the U.S.-Mexico border and its existing law enforcement priorities, it is essential to evaluate how these changes may affect public safety, resource allocation, and inter-agency coordination.
The Board will discuss with the Sheriff the potential legal, financial, and operational impacts of the Executive Orders as they relate to the County Sheriff's Office, as well as the impact of Arizona's Proposition 314.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
n/a
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
n/a
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
n/a