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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Some LAFCO members committed ethical breaches by indicating that they spoke on behalf of LAFCO and the Mayors’ Conference on matters not before LAFCO.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All LAFCO members, including the public member, should receive regular training per AB 1234*, on the LAFCO Commissioners Handbook with particular focus on LAFCO’s mission statement and ethics, as well as the Updated Commissioner Representation policy (1.4 Rules and Procedures – Section F.5).
F2
Certain other LAFCO members weighed in inappropriately on the statements.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
LAFCO should promptly consider appropriate action when a violation of its policies occurs. *AB 1234 - Local Officials Ethics Training Requirement The newest of these ethics training requirements applies to certain local public officials. While similar to the rules for state officials that have been in place since 1998, the rules applicable to local officials are different in content, including a requirement that these officials receive training not only in applicable ethics laws but also in ethics principles and agency rules. NEPOTISM ALIVE IN CEMETERY DISTRICT
F3
At a minimum, these improprieties created the appearance of nepotism.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
An annual report for the KCMF should be issued, and a County-linked website should be established to clarify mission, application and selection process and requirements.
F4
The formation of an outside, impartial panel to interview and select an applicant was appropriate.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The BOS should consider re-establishing the Finance Committee oversight of grant awards.
F5
The adoption of a County anti-nepotism policy was proper.
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R5
The BOS should ensure that all County mitigation funds, or similar funds under the control of a single Supervisor, receive proper supervision. OVERALL FINDING The Grand Jury finds that:
F6
Due to a lack of publicly available information about the KCMF, not all non-profit organizations, nor the public, are aware of the fund, its mission, and its processes, and thus are unable to benefit from it.
No recommendations for this finding
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