2024-2025-09 BOS GJ Response to the Grand Jury - Buried on the Consent Calendar*

The MCGJ finds that the responses were received within the 90-day period as required by Penal Code 933.05. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).

The MCGJ finds that the responses were properly sent to the appropriate recipients, including the Presiding Judge and the Madera County Grand Jury. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).

The MCGJ finds that the responses to the Madera Grand Jury Reports for the year 2023-2024 were made in accordance with the guidelines in Penal Code 933.05. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).

The MCGJ finds that the review, approval, and signing of the Board of Supervisors' responses to the MCGJ final report is systematically hidden in the consent calendar. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 200 West 4th Street • Madera, CA 93637 • 559.675.7700 • madco311.com • maderacounty.com Response Respondent disagrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (2). Most legislative bodies utilize some version of a consent calendar or agenda. By consolidating non-controversial items, consent calendars streamline the meeting process. Items appearing on the consent calendar are not "hidden." Consistent with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government bodies, board meeting agendas, including the consent calendar, must be published at least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting. Any person wishing to make a comment on any matter appearing on an agenda, including consent items, may appear at a meeting in person or virtually to be heard or submit a comment in writing. Further, any board member who feels that a consent item deserves to be a discussion item may request that an item be removed from the consent calendar and considered with other discussion items.