Madera County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The CE team is dedicated and hardworking.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The BoS authorize and budget for additional CE Officer positions in the 2018-19 fiscal year.
F2
Current CE staffing does not allow sufficient time for investigations beyond those which are complaint-driven, and many potential code violations are not investigated.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
CE Officers be provided with clerical assistance beginning with the 2018-19 fiscal year.
F3
Assistance with clerical tasks, including collecting and monitoring penalty payments, would provide CE officers with more time for enforcement activities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Director of CED immediately comply with Madera County Code §8.01.090 - Hearing officer.
F4
The selection of hearing officers for CE administrative hearings does not comply with Madera County Code §8.01.090 –Hearing officer (see Appendix).
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
By September 1, 2018, CED shall develop written policies and procedures for the assessment and payment of fines for administrative citations. Required Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933, the Grand Jury specifically requests responses as follows: Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 Director of Madera County Community and Economic Development Department 200 W. 4th Street Madera, CA 93637
F5
There has been inconsistency in administrative hearing findings where similar sets of facts exist.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
There has been inconsistency in the adjustments of fines and administration of penalty payments.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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Madera County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office