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Nevada County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

Special Districts’ Compliance with Brown Act and Ethics Laws

Published: December 28, 2018 7 pages

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Findings 8 findings

Special districts have four distinguishing characteristics. They: a) are a form of government, b) have governing Boards, c) provide services and facilities, and d) have defined boundaries.

All Board members are responsible to, and operate on behalf of, the public they serve.

Government codes mandate the completion of Form 700 by all Board members and senior staff disclosing personal assets and income.

Any elected or appointed official who may be compensated for their service or reimbursed for their expenses must complete mandatory Ethics Training, prescribed by California Assembly Bill 1234 (State Government Code §53275, subdivision (c)). The training must be completed within six months of taking office or taking a position and, if service is ongoing, once during each two-year period.

Special districts are subject to the Brown Act.

Ethics and Brown Act training is readily available and easy to access and complete.

Many Nevada County Districts self-reported that they are not fully compliant with Ethics Training requirements.

Many Nevada County Districts self-reported that they are not providing Brown Act training to board members and staff.

Recommendations 3

R1

All Districts must continue to adhere to State law regarding Form 700.
R2

All Districts must make available, monitor, and document participation in Ethics Training for board members and appropriate staff members.
R3

All Districts should make available, monitor, and document participation in Brown Act training for board members and appropriate staff members. Request for Responses No responses are required.