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a. Consider adoption of the 2023-24 Legislative Program;
b. Consider adoption of the 2023 Legislative Workshop Agenda;
c. Consider adoption of the 2023 Strategic Grant Services Program;
d. Receive an annual report from Ballard Spahr LLP, the County's federal legislative advocate;
e. Receive an annual report from Nossaman LLP, the County's state legislative advocate;
f. Receive an annual report from Nossaman LLP, the County's grant consultant; and
g. Provide direction to staff.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider adoption of the 2023-24 Legislative Program;
b. Consider adoption of the 2023 Legislative Workshop Agenda;
c. Consider adoption of the 2023 Strategic Grant Services Program;
d. Receive an annual report from Ballard Spahr LLP, the County's federal legislative advocate;
e. Receive an annual report from Nossaman LLP, the County's state legislative advocate;
f. Receive an annual report from Nossaman LLP, the County's grant consultant; and
g. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Legislative Committee, staff has prepared the 2023-24 Legislative Program, 2023 Legislative Workshop Agenda, and 2023 Strategic Grant Services Program. These documents are updated annually and once adopted by the Board guide the County's legislative and funding advocacy efforts throughout the year. Additionally, the Board will receive annual reports from the County's state and federal legislative and funding advocates on 2022 activities and a report on potential major issues in 2023.
DISCUSSION
The County Administrative Office - Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs (IGLA) Division is charged with the development and execution of the County's Legislative Program and Strategic Grant Services Program. Each year, IGLA staff works with the Board, County departments, and the County's state and federal legislative and funding advocates, under the direction of the Legislative Committee to craft the prog...
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