Title
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.09 seeking the review of the Board of Supervisors committee responsibilities; and,
b. Direct that the referral be completed as outlined in this preliminary response.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Receive a preliminary analysis report in response Board Referral No. 2021.09; and,
b) Direct that the referral be completed as outlined in this preliminary response.
SUMMARY:
The referenced referral seeks the review of the purpose, role and responsibilities of each of Board of Supervisors (Board) committees. A preliminary analysis to this referral is provided below in adherence to the Board's Amended Board Referral Process.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background: Board Referral No. 2021.09 is a joint referral submitted by Chair Wendy Root Askew and Supervisor Chris Lopez. The referral seeks to clearly define the role and sphere of responsibilities of each of the Board's committees to advance staff productivity and Board decision making ability. Said referral was assigned to County Administrative Officer, Charles J. McKee, at the May 25, 2021 Board meeting.
Project Description: The referral requests completion of the following tasks:
* Analyze and develop an outline of the function, authority, and purview of each individual Board committee, including the levels of committee review prior to an item being taken to the full Board, and the amount of time taken to route an item from committee(s) review through Board consideration.
* Develop a procedure for the regular assessment of the outline to ensure each committee is meeting specified standards and working within the bounds of its field of responsibilities.
* Create a procedure requiring the report back of ad hoc committee meeting activities to the full Board.
* Create a clear guide delineating administrative support responsibilities for ad hoc committees.
Estimated Project Cost: Th...
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