Ventura County Grand Jury • 2001-2002

Ventura County Board of Supervisors’ Stipends and Commissions

Published: July 17, 2001 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1
Supervisor Flynn served on the Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board until January 28, 2002. This board meets weekly and stipends amount to $100-$200 per meeting. Thirty-six meetings were held last year.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Supervisor Schillo currently serves on the Retirement Association Board which meets twice monthly and pays $100 per meeting.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The amendment to Ordinance 4191 should be removed.
R2
If attendance at these exempted boards is so onerous, it would be better to alternate membership on the two boards among all Supervisors on an annual basis. Commendations Supervisors Long, Mikels and Bennett do not elect to receive stipends from the Boards and Commissions they attend. Responses Required Supervisor Flynn Supervisor Schillo Supervisor Long Supervisor Mikels Supervisor Bennett
F3
The current board member compensation: $85,000 annual salary; full package or standard county fringe benefi ts; and transportation allowance: choice of either the IRS-approved $.365 per mile reimbursement or full cost of car lease, fuel and operating expenses.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Supervisors Long, Mikels and Bennett do not elect to receive stipends.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Stipends paid do affect Supervisors’ retirement pay. Conclusions C-1. Stipends are intended to reimburse citizens for disruption of work, time and revenue. C-2. The Board of Supervisors should not receive stipends for attending meet- ings of Boards or Commissions, which are part of their supervisorial duties. Recommendations
No recommendations for this finding

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Commendations 1

No Responses Found 1

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