Plumas County Grand Jury
2016-2017
📋Board of Supervisors Needs to Take Grand Jury Seriously
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury finds that some of the members of the Board of Supervisors were not presented with all the facts prior to voting on their letter to the Court.
F2:
The Grand Jury finds the Board of Supervisors do not have knowledge of the responsibilities of the Grand Jury or Penal Codes 933 and 933.05.
F3:
The Grand Jury finds the Board of Supervisors did not legally respond to the
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the sitting Board of Supervisors becomes knowledgeable in the responsibilities and duties of the Grand Jury.
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends that prior to voting on any issue all documents, codes, and laws concerning that issue be presented to the full Board.
R3:
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors legally respond to the recommendations in the 2015/2016 Report.
R4:
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors follow Penal Code 933 and 933.05 prior to responding to all future Grand Jury recommendations.
📋Peninsula Fire District
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Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury finds that the Peninsula Fire District is effectively providing quality management of its fire fighters, volunteers and employees who make up the Fire District.
F2:
The Grand Jury finds the PFD is safety conscious and has proper processes and procedures in place to insure the safety of its firefighters and staff.
F3:
The Grand Jury found the PFD vehicles are properly supplied with rehydration supplies and safety equipment.
F4:
The Grand Jury finds the PFD has a documented process for handling employee complaints.
F5:
The Grand Jury finds that the PFD posted phone number for PTSD referral is incorrect.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the PFD correct the posted PTSD referral phone number and notify staff of the correction.
📋Probation Department - How Is It Functioning?
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Findings & Recommendations
7 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury finds that the Board of Supervisors, in assuming the oversight role of a County Administrative Officer, is ultimately responsible for the Probation Department’s success or failure.
F2:
The Grand Jury finds that Plumas County currently does not have a formal review policy for newly hired Department Heads.
F3:
The Grand Jury finds that court reports that have significant deficiencies will negatively impact the judicial system.
F4:
The Grand Jury finds that the Drug Court is a critical part of the Plumas County Judicial system.
F5:
The Grand Jury finds that having a BOS member on the PCCCP would provide help to resolve differences.
F6:
The Grand Jury finds that the current status of the Daily Reporting Center and Alternative Sentencing Program within the District Attorney’s office is working.
F7:
The Grand Jury finds that there have been five Probation Chiefs over a six-year period which has contributed to the disruption of the Judicial system.
Additional Recommendations
6
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends, in the absence of a County Administrative Officer, the Board of Supervisors take a more active role in the training and support of the Chief Probation Officer.
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors establish a formal performance review policy for newly hired department heads.
R3:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors see that the Probation Department staff receives report writing training to the satisfaction of the court.
R4:
The Grand Jury recommends that the members of the PCCCP reconcile their differences and rewrite a new Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) for the Drug Court.
R5:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors select a Board member to be the seventh member of the PCCCP.
R6:
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors keep the Daily Reporting Center and Alternative Sentencing Program within the District Attorney’s office for the next fiscal year.
📋What Are Their Jobs and Who Do They Report To?
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4 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury finds there is no up to date or accurate County Organizational Chart of department heads.
F2:
The Grand Jury finds the Board of Supervisor’s refusal to supply accurate up to date job descriptions of all elected officials is a decision not based in law, statute or county ordinance.
F3:
The Grand Jury finds the current job description information available to the public is misleading and inaccurate.
F4:
The Grand Jury finds the current lack of accurate job descriptions hinders the public from having success in seeking action and redress from Plumas County government.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct the Human Resources Director to establish and maintain an accurate County Organizational Chart and post it on the County website.
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors create, maintain and publish accurate job descriptions and responsibilities for all Plumas County officials, including all elected and appointed positions.