Title
Receive and approve five County Administrative Office (CAO) Policies.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive and approve five (5) County Administrative Office (CAO) Policies for inclusion in the Board of Supervisors Board Policy Manual; and
b. Provide direction as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
Board Referral 2013.20 requested the development of a central repository for non-codified County policies relating to the conduct of the public’s business. All policies are reviewed and updated as appropriate. Five (5) County Administrative Office (CAO) policies are being presented for approval.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors Board Policy Manual, an electronic platform was created to develop a central repository for non-codified County policies. The Board of Supervisors approved the platform known as the “Board Policy Manual” including a policy, procedures, and a standard policy template on April 25, 2017.
The following CAO Policies have been reviewed and updated for the Board of Supervisors approval.
G-50, Guidelines Regarding Campaigning or Displaying Political Materials and Guidelines Regarding Wearing or Displaying Campaign/Political Materials
The policy sets guidelines regarding campaigning and political activities within the County organization.
G-145, County Media Policy
The County Media Guideline is a separate document that is updated frequently. The document will be available on the County of Monterey Infonet, Policies tab, and revisions will not be subject to the Board of Supervisors approval.
G-150, Monterey County Values and Guiding Principles
The policy has combined the Monterey County Customer Service Expectations, Monterey County Principles, and Monterey County Core Values. The purpose of the revised policy is to identify how County employees can demonstrate our Values and Guiding Principles in the Policy Procedure section.
Monterey County Mission, Values, and Goals:
<http://www.in.co.monterey.ca.us/government/mission-values-goals>
The policy was a collaboration with the CAO and Human Resources (HR)-Learning and Organizational Development (LOD).
G-165, County Facility Guide on Microwave Popcorn
The policy sets guidelines and restrictions on the restriction of preparing microwave popcorn in County facilities.
G-210, Smoke-Free and Tobacco Product Use Policy
The policy was a collaboration with the CAO and Health-Public Health Bureau.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The CAO, CAO-Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Division, HR-LOD, County Counsel Risk Management, RMA and Health-Public Health Bureau have been involved in the creation or revision of the policies.
FINANCING:
County Administrative Office - Department 1050, Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Division-Unit 8054 manages the Board Policy Manual. Approval of the recommendations will not result in additional general fund contributions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The Strategic Initiative Policy Areas integrate with the Board Policy Manual Policies.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
X Economic Development
X Administration
X Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Joann Iwamoto, Management Analyst III, x3017
Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Assistant CAO, x5145
Attachments:
A: G-50, Guidelines Regarding Campaigning or Displaying Political Materials and Guidelines Regarding Wearing or Displaying Campaign/Political Materials
B: G-145, County Media Policy
C: G-150, Monterey County Values and Guiding Principles
D: G-165, County Facility Guide on Microwave Popcorn
F: G-210, Smoke-Free and Tobacco Product Use Policy