Amador County Registrar of Voters

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  State the recommendations as stated in the 2007-2008 Grand Jury report. Follow this same procedure for each recommendation you respond to. Response by Department Head State your detailed response to the recommendations. This should include progress on your planned actions. This format is the standard format used by all agencies when responding to Grand Jury reports. viii AMADOR COUNTY CITIZENS COMPLAINTS The Grand Jury is empowered to investigate complaints from citizens, civic groups, government employees and others about the workings of local government or the conduct of its officers or employees. Our primary function and the most important reason for our existence is the examination of all aspects of local government, including: cities, special districts and school districts. The Grand Jury is a guardian of public trust in local government. We exist to assure honest, efficient government in the best interests of all people. CONFIDENTIALITY In all of our proceedings and investigations we are sworn to maintain secrecy. As a Grand Jury we apply the same objective standard of conduct and responsibility to all persons and we are charged to avoid being influenced by sentiment, conjecture, sympathy, public feelings, passion or prejudice. COMPLAINT PROCESS While the Grand Jury will investigate complaints presented to it in any form, it is desirous that this form be used whenever possible. Please identify the specific problem and describe the circumstances. Document your complaint with all available evidence and submit copies of all available documents. The Complaint Form may be downloaded at: http://www.co.amador.ca.us/depts/grandjury Mail your complaint to: AMADOR COUNTY GRAND JURY P.O. BOX 249 JACKSON, CA 95642 ix