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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
Finance Committee Lafco - Local Agency Formation Commission
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Findings 7 findings
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Lake County LAFCO operates within the provisions of State law. http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0304/lafco.html (1 of 3)4/17/2007 3:06:49 PM County of Lake - 2003/2004 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection
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Lake County LAFCO operates within the parameters of its own bylaws, policies and procedures.
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The entire State is in fiscal crisis and local governments are forced to drastically reduce expenditures, including the curtailment of out of county travel. LAFCO has increased its’ budget by some 700% since 2000. This increase has been partially incurred by employing out of county consultants to do the work that could easily be handled by in-house county employees.
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At a recent public hearing, excessive travel and lodging expenses were explained by the LAFCO CEO to apprise Commission members the new changes to the law since 2000; not all counties felt the need to participate.
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The contract between Lake County LAFCO commission members and the CEO is heavily weighted in favor of the CEO and provides compensation far in excess of reasonable expectations.
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LAFCO currently contracts with an out-of-County consultant for LAFCO Executive Officer services and also contracts with an out-of-County attorney for legal advice.
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Many other Counties have not had such extraordinary increases in LAFCO budget requirements
Recommendations 4
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R1Page 23That the Board of Supervisors and City Councils of Lakeport and Clearlake appoint representatives to serve LAFCO who will curtail unnecessary and wasteful expenditures of tax dollars.
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R2Page 23That the Board of Supervisors and City Councils request State Legislators to assist local government by rescinding costly mandates related to LAFCO, particularly in small rural counties such as Lake County. http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0304/lafco.html (2 of 3)4/17/2007 3:06:49 PM County of Lake - 2003/2004 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection
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R3Page 24That the Board of Supervisors and City Councils recommend to LAFCO that it pursue hiring locally for it’s Executive Officer and legal services, either by issuing a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for these services or negotiating a contract with the County to provide these services.
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R4Page 24This Grand Jury strongly recommends that the 2004-2005 Lake County Grand Jury closely monitor the development of LAFCO spending policies. REMARKS: Even though the Brown Act does not require it, a useful method of garnering public participation in LAFCO deliberations would be to notify the Lake County Record-Bee of the times and place of general meetings, such notices are generally printed as public service by the publisher. RESPONSE REQUESTED: LAFCO Board of Commissioners LAFCO CEO Lake County Board of Supervisors Lakeport City Council Clearlake City Council http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0304/lafco.html (3 of 3)4/17/2007 3:06:49 PM