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Findings 8 findings
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Responses to recommendations often contain actions intended to correct a condition brought to the attention of the governing bodies but do not specify timing and responsibility.
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There still exists a wide variance in the understanding of “conflict of interest”.
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There is still not a complete understanding that the law states that
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The Law Library was established by an ordinance of the Board of Supervisors on March 9th, 1905. On October 1st, 2003, the Board of Supervisors closed the Law Library. The library’s collection of Nolo Press books and public access computers were donated to the Quincy Public Library. (Lexis Nexis, an on-line source of legal information, is available with no charge to the public.)
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The Plumas Unified School District was under the impression that they had adequately responded to the 2003-2004 Grand Jury’s concerns through the interview process and were not aware that a formal written response was required within 90 days. Such a response has been received and has been included with those of other county entities referred to in the 2003-2004 report.
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There is no proactive effort by the County to inform new residents what level of fire protection, if any, exists in their area. In fact, on more than one occasion, witnesses responded with a “let the buyer beware” reply on that issue. Current Status: No change in this situation.
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Plumas County Resolution No. 01-6534 is a resolution adopting a policy for County property tax exchanges with special districts providing fire protection services. Current Status: This Grand Jury has seen no evidence that this resolution has been acted upon. 2002/2003 Grand Jury Recommendations:
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Provision of fire protection is not an essential element in the planning process for new real estate developments.
Recommendations 11
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R1Page 23The Department of Human Resources is to be commended on its follow-up on the prior year Grand Jury recommendations. Additional action is still needed to revise and clarify the Plumas County Personnel Rules currently in progress.
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R2Page 23The Board of Supervisors again request County Counsel to provide it with a specific legal definition of Conflict of Interest. All actions should convey no hint or appearance of a conflict of interest.
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R3Page 23The Board of Supervisors stress, encourage, and/or dictate to all in County personnel that: "the findings or recommendations of the Grand Jury require action".(Reference California Penal Code, section 933.05)
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R4Page 23The Board of Supervisors makes every effort to guarantee that the public has equal benefit and access to legal assistance through the Public Library as it previously had through the Law Library and that funding remain sufficient to maintain and provide on-line service. PLUMAS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS Function 21 The Plumas County Fire Departments provide fire protection and emergency medical services to properties and persons in their districts and in other areas via mutual agreements or assignments.
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R5Page 23A Plumas County map overlay be developed that clearly shows the boundaries of all fire districts and highlights those areas that are not protected by any fire department.
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R6Page 23A plan to make all fire departments independent entities with their own funding and operational control be created. This should not exclude the creation of cooperative agreements with other departments or other government agencies.
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R7Page 23The County consider subsidizing the training of fire fighters and emergency medical personnel and the administrative personnel or services of the fire departments.
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R8Page 23The Board of Supervisors and the LAFCo undertake an educational program throughout the County to improve the understanding of its function and procedures and its place in the planning process.
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R9Page 23The fire departments make an effort to understand the LAFCo’s function and procedures and its place in the planning process.
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R10Page 23The LAFCo be audited by a qualified auditing company or agency.
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R11Page 23The Board of Supervisors and the LAFCo, in certain circumstances, consider subsidizing, reducing, or rescinding LAFCo fees for changes in fire districts. Commendation In spite of the problems facing the fire departments, there is a good esprit de corps among the fire fighters. They willingly assist other departments and agencies and respond to emergencies without regard to funding and the quality of their equipment. 25
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CM1 Page 28In spite of the problems facing the fire departments, there is a good esprit de corps among the fire fighters. They willingly assist other departments and agencies and respond to emergencies without regard to funding and the quality of their equipment. 25