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Lake County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

Public Services Committee Reports

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Findings and Recommendations 20 findings

F1 Page 222
County Counsel and Deputy County Counsels maintain active membership in the State Bar of California. In doing so, these individuals must remain apprised of updates and changes in: o Professional ethics Public Services Committee o The principals and applications of civil law o Trial procedures and rules of evidence o Principles and precedents
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F2 Page 223
The County Counsel is responsible for the administration and direction of staff engaged in representing the County in civil actions, rendering legal opinions, and performing other legal services.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 223
The County Counsels’ Office has no volunteer employees because of the confidentially of matters conducted in the office.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 223
According to the County Counsel, the responsibilities are “daunting at times, but challenging and rewarding.”
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F5 Page 223
Recently, the County Counsel’s Office has been actively involved in the acquisition of Mt. Konocti.
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F6 Page 223
The Office assisted in drafting an Inspection Fee Ordinance in cooperation with the Quagga Task Force. The ordinance will be subject to modification and adjustment as the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Inspection Program is refined.
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F7 Page 223
The Office works in conjunction with all departments as to matters of legal implication.
No recommendations for this finding
F8 Page 223
The Office works with the Community Development Department in matters relating to cellular towers, building violations and nuisance abatements.
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F9 Page 223
The Office works in conjunction with Special Districts in a variety of matters relating to the improvement of water and sewer systems.
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F10 Page 223
The Office provides bi-annual AB 1234 Ethics Training for all required participants.
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F11 Page 223
The Office carries on the tradition of the former County Counsel and conducts a Special Districts Seminar. The seminar provides legal requirements of special districts including potential liability issues. These seminars are conducted bi-annually.
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F12 Page 223
The Office provides training to all County departments in relation to employment issues.
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F13 Page 223
Upon Request, the Office provides Brown Act training to various districts and Board-appointed committees.
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F14 Page 223
The Office manages the County’s risk Management Program, including all pubic liability and workers’ compensation cases. The workers’ compensation program is administered by third parties through the California State Association of Counties, (CSAC).
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F15 Page 223
The Office is also involved in Labor Relations with County bargaining units. Public Services Committee
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F16 Page 229
A school district’s primary responsibility is the welfare of the entire student body. The faculty must take necessary measures to ensure that children are not endangered.
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F17 Page 229
The parent took the student out of a local school district and placed the student in a school district in another county.
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F18 Page 229
In the 2008/2009 school year, the student attended three different school districts, one in Lake County and two in another county.
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F19 Page 229
Section 504 coordinators do not have meetings with coordinators from other school districts within the County.
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F20 Page 229
The complainant is content with the child’s current school district and the child has shown improvement with counseling on medication referrals.
No recommendations for this finding