Placer County Grand Jury
• 2001-2002
Placer County Public Works Department Equipment Use Policy Complaint 2001a-o1
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
County policy is very specific in its wording. It says personal use of equipment is "prohibited". There is no provision in County Policy for exceptions to be made under any circumstance. The memorandum states that this policy, even though not condoned, has been ignored many times.
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R1
The department should be guided by the Administrative Rules, as printed, and not ignore violations. The memorandum referred to in this report should be rescinded and reissued verbatim as written in the County Code. The Director of Public Works should sign the memorandum.
F2
The memorandum states that personal use of equipment is a "relatively harmless practice". Interviews with County Officials confirm that it is indeed not a harmless practice and could, in the event of personal injury or damage to real property, place the County in a position of potential financial liability.
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R2
Departmental Supervisory personnel must not attempt to interpret or take exception to The County Code of Rules. Any interpretations needed should be referred to County Executive Office.
F3
The Department Head did not prepare the memorandum in question. It was prepared and issued by a subordinate.
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R3
In matters of County policy, all instructions issued to employees should be approved and signed by the Department Head.
F4
Employees do not receive periodic review of Administrative Rules. Supervisors holding regularly scheduled or impromptu meetings with employees should be trained in the meaning and intent of County Administrative Rules and include discussion of one of them at each meeting. Respondents Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Public Works Director RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable James D. Garbolino Presiding Judge Superior Court County of Placer Historic Court House 101 Maple Street Auburn, California 95603
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R4
Supervisors holding regularly scheduled or impromptu meetings with employees should be trained in the meaning and intent of County Administrative Rules and include discussion of one of them at each meeting. Respondents Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Public Works Director