Contra Costa County Grand Jury • 2011-2012

A Report by the 2011-2012 Contra Costa County Grand Jury*

Published: May 31, 2012 4 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1
The large number of vacancies in the County's appointed bodies, sometimes exceeding 50% of membership, makes it difficult for them to fulfill their missions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County should identify funds within the current budget to create a basic website template for its appointed bodies.
F2
In some cases, the lack of accurate and complete information on available websites, especially accomplishments, makes it difficult for those interested to find out about an appointed body.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The County should identify funds to require each appointed body to post its membership, membership requirements, agendas, minutes, annual report, meeting schedule, mission, and accomplishments on a single location.
F3
The absence of easily accessible information about these bodies may make it more difficult to recruit and appoint volunteers.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The County should use additional means for recruiting members for appointed bodies, such as town hall meetings and job fairs.
F4
The County's current efforts at recruiting candidates for appointed bodies leave too many positions unfilled.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Supervisor town hall meetings as well as job fairs could provide opportunities to recruit citizens for appointed bodies.
No recommendations for this finding

No Responses Found 1

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Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Elected County Office

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