Score: -1
(0/3/1)
Sonoma County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
imProvements needed in town of windsor
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
There was disagreement among town staff regarding the amount of recycled water that was discharged, the cause of the discharge, when, and in what areas, the discharges occurred.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Public Works Department should ensure that guidelines clarify the chain of command with respect to the handling of non-permitted discharges. These should become part of each written description for job classes involved in reporting discharges.
F2
No false reports were submitted to the Regional Board.
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R2
Each job description should be reviewed to ensure that it includes a clear, specific definition of reporting responsibilities of all supervisory and management staff in order to clarify the chain of command. 51
F3
The changes to reports alleged in the complaint were the result of review by more experienced staff as authorized by the department director.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Town Manger should address the issue of employees who are currently engaged in the continuation of longstanding interpersonal conflicts, which have created a stressful and possibly inefficient work environment.
F4
The Town has provided its employees opportunities for additional training through courses given by Santa Rosa Junior College and other educational providers. In spite of such efforts, the interpersonal relationships of several employees remain strained, causing an uncomfortable, and occasionally confrontational, work environment, which interferes with the efficient execution of required job duties.
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R4
The Town Manger should confirm the right of any employee to provide sworn, secret testimony to any legal body without fear of exposure or retaliation.
F5
The Grand Jury has determined through our interview process, that there appears to have been some violations of the confidentiality admonition given to, and signed, by each person interviewed by the committee.
No recommendations for this finding
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