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a. Receive an update from the Parks Commission Sub-Committee on the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission; and
b. Provide direction to staff on recommended changes to the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission, including previously supported changes to Section 9 from the November 7, 2019 Parks Commission meeting.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Monterey County Parks Commission:
a. Receive a report from the Parks Commission Sub-Committee on the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission; and
b. Provide direction to staff on changes to the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission, including previously supported changes to Section 9 from the November 7, 2019 Parks Commission meeting.
SUMMARY:
In early 2019, Commissioner Sanchez requested that the Parks Commission (Commission) consider a modification to the annual election process for appointing a Commission Chair and Vice Chair. On November 7, 2019, the Commission received a report on the rules and regulations specific to the Election of Officers, including a history of Board of Supervisors resolutions establishing the current rules (Attachment A). The Commission supported staff's recommendation to modify Section 9 to implement a rotation process for the Election of Officers. During the November 7, 2019 deliberations on changes to Section 9, the Commission expressed interest in making modifications to other sections of the rules and regulations. On February 6, 2020, the Commission continued this item to allow for all Commissioners be present to deliberate on changes to the current rules and regulations. On May 7, 2020, Supervisor Adams suggested, and the Commission approved the creation of a Sub-Committee to review the current rules and regulations established for the Parks Commission and work on developing alternative considerations for the roles, responsibilities...
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