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Consent-General Government   # 20.
Board of Supervisors
County Counsel
Meeting Date:
05/09/2023
Brief Title
Revise Governance Manual
From:
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
Staff Contact:
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel, x8172
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide

Subject

Approve minor revisions to Board Governance Manual on topics pertaining to Board assignments, subcommittees, and legislative advocacy. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)

Recommended Action

Approve minor revisions to Board Governance Manual on topics pertaining to Board assignments, subcommittees, and legislative advocacy.

Strategic Plan Goal(s)

In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only)

Reason for Recommended Action/Background

The minor revisions set forth in Attachment A reflect Board direction provided at the January 31 and April 11, 2023 governance sessions. The revisions address the following topics:
  • Board Assignment Process (adding text to avoid having two representatives for a single city on a major assignment); 
  • Use of Board Subcommittees (describing the role of budget ad hoc subcommittee members); and
  • Advocacy (expanding on the process for considering funding opportunities that arise outside of the typical process).
Staff recommend approval of the edits show in Attachment A.

Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)

This Office collaborated with the County Administrator in developing and recommending the edits included in Attachment A following Board direction at the January 31 governance session. The edits were updated after direction at the April 11, 2023 governance session.

Fiscal Impact

No Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)

Total cost of recommended action:
$   
Amount budgeted for expenditure:
$   
Additional expenditure authority needed:
$   
On-going commitment (annual cost):
$    0

Source of Funds for this Expenditure

General Fund
$0

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Phil Pogledich Phil Pogledich 04/24/2023 11:35 AM
Form Started By:
Phil Pogledich
Started On:
04/14/2023 08:46 PM
Final Approval Date:
05/01/2023