Glenn County Grand Jury • 2011-2012

Presiding Grand Jury Judge The Honorable

Published: March 31, 2000 97 pages Consolidated Report
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, F17, F18, F19, F20, F21, F22, F23, F24, F25, F26, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F35, F36, F37, F38, F39, F40, F41, F42, F43, F44, F45, F46, F47, F48, F49, F50, F51, F52, F53, F54, F55, F56, F57, F58, F59, F60, F61, F62, F63, F64, F65, F66, F67, F68, F69, F70, F71, F72, F73, F74, F75, F76, F77, F78, F79, F80, F81, F82, F83, F84, F85, F86, F87, F88, F89, F90, F91, F92, F93, F94, F95, F96, F97, F98, F99, F100, F101, F102, F103, F104, F105, F106, F107, F108, F109, F110, F111, F112, F113, F114, F115, F116, F117, F118, F119, F120, F121, F122, F123, F124, F125, F126, F127, F128, F129, F130, F131, F132, F133, F134, F135, F136, F137, F138, F139, F140, F141, F142, F143, F144, F145, F146, F147, F148, F149, F150, F151, F152, F153, F154, F155, F156, F157, F158, F159, F160, F161, F162, F163, F164, F165, F166, F167, F168, F169, F170, F171, F172, F173, F174, F175, F176, F177, F178, F179, F180, F181, F182, 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Findings 7 findings

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Remedy the conflict of interest that exists with County Counsel also serving as the Interim Personnel Director. This should be done by splitting the position to protect the County from potentially expensive litigation as well as relieving County Counsel from the heavy workload of two positions. In the meantime, the County should create a written policy that states situa- tions from which Counsel should recuse himself.
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Examine the possibility of rescheduling Board of Supervisor meetings to a time outside of normal business hours in order to maximize attendance by members of the County in order to receive more public input on issues before the Board. Consider using new forms of media 13 (i.e.: online survey via County web site or other online media) 3. Contact the Cities of Orland and Willows about streamlining licensing and permitting pro- cesses. The goal would be to establish identical processes and paperwork throughout the County in order to simplify the process for prospective businesses. VI. RESPONSES REQUIRED Glenn County Board of Supervisors Glenn County Counsel Willows City Council Orland City Council Glenn County Sheriff Planning and Public Works 14 2011-(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60) (cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:55) GLENN COUNTY WEBSITE INFORMATION I. PURPOSE To insure that residents of Glenn County have access to current and correct County information, names and phone numbers. II. BACKGROUND A Glenn County Grand Jury committee compared current correct information to the information contained on the Glenn County website checking for accuracy. III. FINDINGS The Glenn County Grand Jury found that there were many county department websites whose information was incorrect and outdated. IV. CONCLUSIONS The Glenn County Grand Jury sent a letter to each county department head, requesting they re- view and update their information. V. RECOMMENDATIONS The Grand Jury recommends that all departments annually review and update their information. VI. RESPONSES REQUIRED None 15 2011-(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60) (cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:55) HUMAN RESOURCES AGENCY I. PURPOSE To investigate the hiring and advancement practices of the Glenn County Human Resources Agency as they pertain to qualifications and possible conflicts of interest. II. BACKGROUND The Grand Jury received information alleging a possible conflict of interest in the hiring and promotion of two individuals within the Glenn County Human Resources Agency. Additional training, opportunities to attend conferences, and rapid advancement of some individuals over others was alleged due to familial and friendship ties to the head of the department in which they worked. Further, a lack of agency response to questions concerning such conflict of interest raised by employees is alleged. The City/County Government Committee of the Glenn County Grand Jury conducted interviews with the person alleging the conflict of interest, the Deputy Director of Community Action Divi- sion of Glenn County Human Resource Agency, and the Director and Assistant Director of Glenn County Human Resource Agency. The Grand Jury researched minutes of pertinent meet- ings, internal memos concerning available job positions, and documents provided by the Human Resources Agency following the interview. III. FINDINGS Conflict of interest: The personnel hired for the positions in question were either related by blood, or had friendship ties to members of the Community Action Division, as acknowledged by management during the interview. It was explained that the rapid and multi-step advancement of some personnel was due to the expertise of the employee in the area of grant-writing, which was desired at that time. The Glenn County Human Resources Agency’s Policies and Procedures Manual Code 39, Con- flict of Interest - Personnel Actions states: 16 39.1 - Purpose: The purpose of this document is to state the Agency policy with respect to conflicts of interest that may arise when individuals who are friends of oth- er-wise related, either by blood or marriage, are employed at HRA. 39. 2 - Applicability: This policy applies to all employees (including upper- and mid-management level staff) volunteers, agency representatives and work experience placements assigned to or working at the HRA. 39.4 - Definitions: For the purposes of this policy, conflict of interest is any situ- ation where there is the potential for perceived favoritism or unethical activity in the hiring, evaluating, and/or promoting of an employee who is related to another em- ployee at the HRA, or in the assignment of tasks to that employee. 39.5 - Policy: It is the policy of the HRA to ensure that ethical standards are in place and adhered to with respect to family members employed at HRA, including those who may work in the same unit or division. All HRA employees shall be sub- ject to the same standards of work behavior in that no individual shall receive favored treatment during the course of the hiring process, the evaluation process, promotions or the assignment of tasks or responsibilities. 39.6 - Procedure: Interviewing and Hiring - When an individual who is related to, or friends with, an HRA employee is applying for work at the HRA, the current HRA employee will not be selected to participate in the interviewing and/or hiring process of the applicant. The current HRA employee shall not have access to the in- terview questions nor any applicable testing materials with respect to the hiring of the applicant. Supervision and Assignments - In no case shall employees who are related, either by blood or by marriage, be permitted to supervise the employee to whom they are related. Furthermore, employees who are related or friends with one another shall not receive preferential treatment with regard to the assignment of tasks or duties. If two related employees reside in the same division, a staff member from a different division shall act as the functional supervisor for the employee. This is to ensure that no conflict of inter- est occurs within the division and that the chain of command is not compromised. For example: The SSD Fiscal Supervisor wants to hire someone who is related to another SSD employee. This is permissible, provided that the new SSD employee does not fall within their relative’s chain of command. For example: The SSD Fiscal Supervisor wants to hire someone who is related to the SSD Deputy. In this case, conflict of interest could exist by virtue of the fact that the 17 SSD Fiscal Supervisor (who will become the applicant’s [SSD Deputy’s relative] su- pervisor) is ultimately Supervised by the SSD Deputy. This scenario is only permissi- ble if the applicant [SSD Deputy’s relative] will be supervised by an employee from CAD. Evaluations - Employees who are related either by blood or marriage shall not participate in or provide input to the evaluation process of the employee to whom they are related. IV. CONCLUSIONS It is the conclusion of the Glenn County Grand Jury that the hiring of the two individuals into the Glenn County Human Resources Agency did constitute a conflict of interest, as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of the agency. As stated in an Executive Team Update to all HRA Staff and all CWS-CWS, the issue of conflict of interest was addressed, and a promise of a response was given. However, no response could be found, staff admitted that no response was given as a follow-up. V. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Review with all employees and staff the Human Resources Agency Code 39, Conflict of In- terest, to ensure all employees and staff is aware of the code, and understands its contents.
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To keep lines of communication between staff and employees open and clear, make every effort to follow up with responses to concerns and issues raised.
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Review the assignment of a Functional Supervisor for those employees with familial or friendship ties to those in supervisorial positions within the agency. VI. RESPONSE REQUIRED Glenn County Board of Supervisors Glenn County HRA Director Glenn County Counsel/Personnel Director 18 2011-(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60) (cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:55) GLENN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, ORLAND AND WILLOW POLICE DEPARTMENTS I. PURPOSE To review established laws, policies, and procedures for the use of force by Law Enforcement agencies. To review actual events where excessive use of force was reported by citizens via complaints over the past 18 months. To review training policies and related documentation maintained by the three law enforcement agencies. To establish compliance to the laws and regulations established by the State. II. BACKGROUND The Glenn County Grand Jury received citizen complaints and was otherwise made aware of al- leged incidents of excessive physical force by officers used in the process of making arrests. The investigation targeted officer training, training documentation and compliance with state law and county policies. A Grand Jury committee visited each of the three agency offices to review: 1. Training manuals 2. Individual officer training status for current compliance 3. Case files where physical force was used 4. Overall department arrest statistics. Each office was asked to produce records, and all were made available to the committee. It was noted that the Orland office was exceptionally organized and was able answer all inquiries quickly and with clear, concise data. III. FINDINGS After a thorough review of the relevant arrest records, it was clear that the use of force was pro- voked by citizen actions in each case. The officers followed established procedures in the per- 19 formance of the arrests. The arrest records in every case were well-detailed and all were re- viewed by department superiors. Each department maintained training records that reflected ongoing training and officers are reg- ularly evaluated and records updated. IV. CONCLUSIONS All three law enforcement agencies are operating under limited financial resources. All records of arrest and officer training were up to date and readily available. All records were in compliance with state law and county policies and all officers are current within the standards set for them. During the 18 month period, the Orland Police Department made 455 arrests, the Willows Police Department made 263 arrests, and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Department made 471 arrests. The arrests where physical force was used numbered less than 1% of the total and no single jurisdic- tion exceeded that figure. Reports of excessive force during arrests have been over dramatized from that which is actually experienced by the local and county Peace Officers. V. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The Grand Jury recommends each department make public an annual report of statistical arrest activity, to include categories of crime and the number of officers or man-hours used in the performance of their duties.
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Investigate alternative funding to create new programs to fix existing issues. VI. RESPONSES REQUIRED Glenn County Board of Supervisors Glenn County Sheriff 23 2011 – (cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60)(cid:3) (cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:55) JANE HAHN JUVENILE HALL I. PURPOSE To review, inspect and assess conditions and staffing at the Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall Facility in Willows, California, as required by California Penal Code 919(b). II. BACKGROUND Members of the Glenn County Grand Jury visited the Jane Hahn Juvenile Detention Facility on March 20, 2012. III. FINDINGS The Grand Jury found the facility going through a change in administration. The staff was doing a great job, making sure each youth’s needs were met according to State and Federal policies and procedures. The facility was clean and orderly, and was up-to-date with new law changes and day-to-day op- eration. New cameras were being installed and the lighting system was being upgraded. New opportunity programs are now offered. The Site Manager and staff are working within their budget, and were able to return some dollars at the end of the fiscal year. Probation em- ployees work some overtime to fill in where support is lacking. IV. CONCLUSIONS The Jane Hahn Juvenile Detention Facility is operating within the allotted budget. Its purpose and service to the community is very important. The Site Manager, Juvenile Hall staff and educational staff work together to make a change in the life of each youth that comes through the facility. V. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Whenever possible, make the Juvenile Hall a budgetary priority.
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Promotional testing: Testing is done through the California State Merit System. The agency is to hire from the top five scores, or to show a reason for why they did not use the top five lists. IV. Conclusions While progress is slowly being made in the HRA department, many management improvements are still needed. V. New Recommendations 1. Higher standards by the HRA leadership must be met.
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The area containing Mon- roeville was eventually absorbed into Glenn County when that coun- ty was formed in 1891. (cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:60)(cid:49)(cid:50)(cid:47)(cid:39)(cid:54)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:47)(cid:36)(cid:38)(cid:40) was a former settlement in Glenn County, Cali- fornia. It lay at an elevation of 3533 feet. (cid:58)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:54)(cid:47)(cid:50)(cid:58) (also, Bridgeport) was located 1 mile east of Elk Creek. A post office operated at Winslow from 1901 to 1915. (cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:50)(cid:54)(cid:55)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:50)(cid:58)(cid:49)(cid:54)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:39)(cid:40)(cid:3) (cid:37)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:44)(cid:47)(cid:53)(cid:50)(cid:36)(cid:39) (cid:46)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:36)(cid:58)(cid:43)(cid:36) was located 4 miles west of Willows. A post office op- erated at Kanawha from 1871 to 1879. It was started when Captain Swift and Franklin Sears, cattle ranchers from what is now the Or- land area, built a home for their cattlemen. In 1870 it had a hotel, saloon, black smith and a livery stable. It met its slow demise when the railroad was built through Wil- lows. (cid:38)(cid:43)(cid:53)(cid:50)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:18)(cid:48)(cid:44)(cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:54)(cid:36)(cid:51) was orga- nized as a convenient stopping place for settlers between Newville and Elk Creek. When automobiles came to Glenn County it eventually ended the existence of Chrome and Millsap. A post office operated at Millsap from 1894 to 1927. The place was named for George W. Millsap, an early settler. (cid:49)(cid:40)(cid:58)(cid:57)(cid:44)(cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:40) was one of Glenn Counties' first towns. In its day it was a major trading center for the Counties ranchers. When the rail- road was built in Orland the auc- tion and trading center was orga- nized there. Newville slowly dis- appeared. (cid:50)(cid:47)(cid:44)(cid:48)(cid:51)(cid:50) was located 6 miles northwest of Orland. A post office operated at Olimpo from 1872 to 1883. (cid:54)(cid:55)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:50)(cid:43)(cid:49) was built at the cross- roads of the Old Shasta and the Newville roads. It too faded away when the railroad was built and a resting area for travelers was no longer needed. (cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:50)(cid:54)(cid:55)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:50)(cid:58)(cid:49)(cid:54) (cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:44)(cid:47)(cid:53)(cid:50)(cid:36)(cid:39) (cid:41)(cid:53)(cid:56)(cid:55)(cid:50) was founded May 28, 1887 and was named for all of the fruit orchards that were there. It is the furthest location that the Willows Mendocino rail line was built. A lack of sufficient water doomed the fruit industry there. (cid:46)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39) was located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 9.5 miles east-southeast of Fruto. It still ap- peared on maps as of 1944. (cid:47)(cid:50)(cid:54)(cid:36) was located on the railroad just west of Willows. (cid:47)(cid:60)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:49) was located on the South- ern Pacific Railroad 3 miles north of Willows. Lyman still appeared on maps as of 1917. (cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:55)(cid:50)(cid:49) was located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 3.5 miles north-northeast of Orland. Malton still appeared on maps as of 1917. (cid:48)(cid:44)(cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:54)(cid:43)(cid:50)(cid:47)(cid:48) was located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 7 miles east-southeast of Fruto. Millsholm still appeared on maps as of 1944. Millsholm was on the West Side and Mendocino Railroad. Mill- sholm was named for Edgar Mills, who owned the site in the 1880s. “The most important political office is that of the pri- vate citizen.” Louis D. Brandeis 2011-2012 (cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3) (cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60) (cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:36)(cid:47)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:55) (cid:50)(cid:41) (cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:54)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:48)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:54) (cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:40)(cid:3)28, 2012 1 (cid:55)(cid:36)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:41)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:54) (cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:53)(cid:50)(cid:39)(cid:56)(cid:38)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:49) Letter to the presiding Judge ................................................................................... 3 2011-2012 Grand Jury Members ............................................................................ Mission Statement ................................................................................................... Disclaimer ............................................................................................................... Role of the Grand Jury ............................................................................................ Response Requirements and Instructions ............................................................ 7-8 Grand Jury Complaint Form .............................................................................. 9-10 (cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:50)(cid:57)(cid:40)(cid:53)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:55) Glenn County Board of Supervisors ................................................................ 12-14 Glenn County Web Information ........................................................................... Human Resource Agency ................................................................................. 16-18 (cid:51)(cid:56)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:44)(cid:38)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:36)(cid:41)(cid:40)(cid:55)(cid:60) Glenn County Sherriff & Willows/Orland Police Department ........................ 19-20 Glenn County Jail ............................................................................................. 21-23 Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall ................................................................................... 24-25 (cid:40)(cid:39)(cid:56)(cid:38)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:49) Glenn County Office of Education And Glenn County Board of Education Charter School Approval ....................................................................... 26-27 Policies................................................................................................... 28-30 (cid:38)(cid:44)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:50)(cid:57)(cid:40)(cid:53)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:55) Willows/Orland Public Library ........................................................................ 31-32 (cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60) Status of Past Report Recommendations (3 years) .............................................. Status Report .................................................................................................... 34-45 (cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:54)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:54)(cid:40)(cid:54)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:50)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:19)-(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:20)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:55) ....................... 46-48 (cid:36)(cid:51)(cid:51)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:44)(cid:59) Letters of response to 2010-2011 Final Report .................................................................. 50-71 Letters of response to follow up inquiries .......................................................................... 72-77 Education Code used in this report .................................................................................... 78-92 2 2011-2012 Glenn County Grand Jury P.O. Box 1023 Willows, California 95988 May 26, 2012 The Honorable Peter Billiou Twede Superior Court, County of Glenn 526 West Sycamore Street Willows, CA 95988 Dear Judge Twede: In accordance with California Penal Code, Section 933, The Glenn County Grand Jury serving 2011-2012, respectfully presents to the Court our final report of findings and recommendations. All members of the Grand Jury were honored and pleased to serve our county this year. Our goal was united in assuring accountability and honesty of our local government. We are proud to say that all agencies, officials and employees we interacted with this year were helpful and respectful. It is clear that most public servants strive to perform their duties with in- tegrity and efficiency. All the members of the Grand Jury wish to express our appreciation to all the individuals we worked with. We hope our efforts this year will be a positive contribution to the citizens of Glenn County. Sincerely, Cynthia Hunt, Foreperson 2011-2012 (cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:53)(cid:54) Cynthia Hunt Foreman Stephen Shoop Foreman Pro-Tem Margaret Ansel Secretary Doc Bill Sergeant at Arms Wilfred “Pete” Burns Sergeant at Arms Jennifer Flowerdew Librarian/Historian Franko Alberico Claire Arano Mark Bauska John Fleming Jeffrey Gray Michael Hicks Bobbe` Lewis Jose Lopez Tony Melo Lester Messina Del Oliver Tami Thompson-Beauchamp 4 (cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:44)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:55)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:40)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:55) The Glenn County Grand Jury serves as the ombudsman for citizens of Glenn County. The primary function of the Grand Jury, and the most important reason for its ex- istence, is the examination of all aspects of county government and special districts assuring honest, efficient government that serves the best interests of the people. (cid:39)(cid:44)(cid:54)(cid:38)(cid:47)(cid:36)(cid:44)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:53) During this Grand Jury year: Any Juror who had, or may appear to have had a conflict of interest in any report or investigation, was recused. Reclusion includes, but is not limited to, exclusion from interviews, deliberations, discussions, report creation and plenary acceptance. 5 (cid:55)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:50)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:41) (cid:55)(cid:43)(cid:40) (cid:42)(cid:53)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:53)(cid:60) The Grand Jury is primarily an investigative body created by the United States Constitution's Fifth Amendment and the California Constitution. In California Grand Juries are impaneled annually and are officers of the Court, but work independently. Nineteen residents of Glenn County are selected after in- terviewing 30 to 40 applicants. Most of the work is done by committees, which in- clude Public Safety, Schools, Public Works, Health Services, City/County Gov- ernment and Finance. Other committee may be appointed as needed. The Grand Jury and committees meet several times a month. The Grand Jury meets with county and city officials, visits local government facilities, and con- ducts research on matters of interest and concern. The proceedings of the Grand Jury are kept confidential. Jurors may not discuss the business of the Grand Jury with other individuals. The Grand Jury receives letters from citizens expressing concern over a particular matter of local government. Anyone may file a complaint with the Grand Jury. All complaints to the Grand Jury are confidential. Grand Jurors generally serve for one year although the law provides for holdovers for a second year to assure a smooth transition. Complaints must be in writing, signed, and addressed to: Glenn County Grand Jury Foreperson. P.O. Box 1023 Willows, CA 95988 The Grand Jury chooses which complaints to investigate. The Grand Jury cannot investigate disputes between private parties. All Grand Jury findings and recommendations are issued in written reports. Each report must be approved by at least 12 members of the Grand Jury. At the end of the term (June 30) the Jury issues its final report. Copies of the report are distribut- ed to public officials, libraries, news media, and any entity that is the subject of a report. Within ninety days, following the issuance of the report, officials responsi- ble for matters addressed are required to respond in writing. 6 (cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:54)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:54)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:52)(cid:56)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:54)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:39) (cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:54)(cid:55)(cid:53)(cid:56)(cid:38)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:54) Two working days prior to the release of the Final Report, the Grand Jury will provide a copy of the portion of the report to all affected agencies or persons. No officer, agency, department, or governing body of a public agency shall disclose the con- tents of the report prior to its public release. All affected agencies or persons shall respond to their specific portions of the Final Report. Responses are to be in writing, or on computer disk to assist with duplication, and are to be submitted in a timely manner. Section 933(c) of the Penal Code provides two different response times: (1) Public Agency: the governing body of any public agency must respond within 90 days. The response must be addressed to the presiding judge of the Superior Court. (2) Elective Officer or Agency Head: All elected officers or heads of agencies that are re- quired to respond must do so within 60 days to the presiding judge of the Superior Court, with an informational copy provided to the Board of Supervisors. The legal requirements for responding to individual reports in the Grand Jury Final Report, as contained in the California Penal Code, Section 933.05, are summarized as follows: The responding entity or person must respond in one of two ways: (1) That you agree with the finding. (2) That you disagree wholly or partially with the findings. The-response shall specify the part of the findings that are disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons for the disagreement.

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