Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Charter Review brainstorming meeting: Thursday, Feb 25th


interested members of the general public are invited
MEETING AGENDA

Location: Granada Sanitary District, 504 Ave Alhambra 3rd Fl, El Granada, CA 94019
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm


7:00pm Call to Order
         Introductions
         Review Agenda

Charter Review Committee website

7:15pm Status updates and related announcements

7:20pm Overview: Role of Charter Review Committee

Potential Charter Amendments

  1. Filling vacancies on the Board of Supervisors: appointment vs. election
  2. Board of Supervisors elections: at-large vs. district
  3. Optimize efficiency in the County structure- combining elective offices and or departments
  4. The process for drawing district boundaries
  5. Non-constitutional county officers-should they be elected or appointed
  6. Campaign financing restrictions
  7. Qualifications for elected/appointed county officers
  8. Periodic Review of Boards & Commissions
  9. Instant runoff election for County offices
  10. Supervisors' oversight of investment policy/indebtedness
  11. Setting of Board of Supervisors’ salaries
  12. Accountability/oversight other elected County officials
  13. Accountability of elected County officials
  14. Private Defender
  15. Citizens' participation in review panel for hiring of department heads

Discussion about requesting additional Charter Revision amendments:

7:50pm Discuss ideas for changing County Government structure to improve representation, services, and governance of the unincorporated areas.

Open to ideas…

8:50pm Announcements

9:00pm Adjourn

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