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a. Receive an update on the status of the Board of Supervisors Referral #2017.16: "Request staff to solicit volunteer design proposals from local Monterey Bay artists for the Board of Supervisors to consider adopting one as the first-ever, official Monterey County flag.
b. Approve staff recommendation for proceeding with the submission, selection, printing and adoption process for the official Monterey County flag.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an update on the status of the Board of Supervisors Referral #2017.16: "Request staff to solicit volunteer design proposals from local Monterey Bay artists for the Board of Supervisors to consider adopting one as the first-ever, official Monterey County flag.
b. Approve staff recommendation for proceeding with the submission, selection, printing and adoption process for the official Monterey County flag.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Board Referral No. 2017.16, was issued to the CAO-Office of Community Engagement & Strategic Advocacy. The referral request that staff: solicit volunteer design proposals with no monetary award from local Monterey Bay artists for the Board of Supervisors to consider adopting one as the first-ever, official Monterey County flag. The referral also stated as follows: "There is currently no official flag and believe it would be a lasting symbol of civic pride for our County. Currently, only 24 of California's 58 counties have adopted an official flag and Monterey County can become the 25th to do so."
As indicated in a memo distributed to the all members of the Board of Supervisors on November 9, 2017, staff has researched County flags in California, including a review of the County's current art policy. Results show that Monterey County does not currently have a flag policy and staff recommends one be drafted to serve as a guide for handling and maintenance of a County flag along with the United States and California flags. Research also...
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