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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The Montague City Council was seated in accordance with the recommendation of Siskiyou County Counsel.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
One or more documented serial meetings took place in violation of the Brown Act.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Council should undergo periodic Brown Act training to ensure it is well versed in the Act and the limits the Act imposes on the use of emails, texting or phone calls among members regarding city business.
F3
There is no orientation of new city council members.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The City should establish an orientation training program for new and incumbent city council members which should take effect before the next election cycle.
F4
There is an incomplete Policy and Procedures manual.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The City should complete its Policy and Procedures manual by January 2018. 5
F5
There is no written documentation of job duties or responsibilities for either staff or council members.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The recommended orientation (R3) and the Policy and Procedures Manual (R5) need to clearly define the duties and expectations for City Council members, the City Clerk’s position and all other positions at the city by January 2018.
F6
Because more than one city council member gives instructions to city staff and the instructions are not consistent, the result is ineffective communication and expectations between City Council members and city staff.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The City Council should clearly define responsibilities in managing staff.
F7
There is no established chain of command between the City Council and staff members.
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R7
While all city staff is responsible to the board as a whole, the City Council should generate an organizational chart, with each staff position reporting to a single council member. Policy should be decided by the Council, but should be communicated to staff via one person.
F8
The lack of orientation and training has resulted in confusion and inconsistent communication between staff and council members.
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R8
The City Council members should immediately avail themselves of online, free or low cost training programs concerning conduct, decorum and the governing of civic meetings.