Riverside County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

City of Wildomar

3 pages
View Original PDF

Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1
Unscheduled vacancies (boards, commissions, committees) have not been posted at the public library as required by California Government Code Sections 54970-54974 also known as the “Maddy Act.” The vacancy notices have been posted only at the City Clerk’s office. 54974. (a) Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any board, commission, or committee for which the legislative body has the appointing power, whether due to resignation, death, termination, or other causes, a special vacancy notice shall be posted in the office of the clerk of the local agency, the library designated pursuant to Section 54973, and in other places as directed by the legislative body,…
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Develop policy and procedure ensuring the city complies with the “Maddy Act” by posting all vacancies at the city clerk’s office, the public library and other designated location(s).
F2
The postings at the library are for the City Council agendas and other boards, such as Wildomar Cemetery District and Planning Commission. The postings are on a securely locked bulletin board located near the entrance of the Wildomar Public Library. Parts of the agendas posted are obscured by the door frame. However, a small note is located at the bottom of the bulletin board door, which states “Please ask library staff to view the entire agenda.”
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The bulletin board currently being used at the Wildomar Public Library be replaced with a secure bulletin board, large enough to display the entire postings.
F3
Postings at the U.S. Post Office in Wildomar are posted by the city clerk, or her deputy on a clip board that is unsecured. 2
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
If the U.S. Post Office in Wildomar is continued to be utilized a secure bulletin board of adequate size be used, otherwise, a different location be designated, such as the city website or local fire station. Report Issued: 06/22/2016 Report Public: 06/24/2016 Response Due: 09/20/2016 3