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Nevada County Grand Jury • 2010-2011

Truckee Fire Protection District Board of Directors

Published: June 23, 2010 11 pages

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Findings 10 findings

The members of the Board lacked the education and training to perform their roles and responsibilities as Board members.

There is education and training available to Board members, regarding the roles and responsibilities of a board member in a special district.

The members of the Board knew of education and training opportunities and had budgeted funds for training available to them yet failed to take advantage of many opportunities.

The lack of education and training of the Board members in their roles and responsibilities contributed to insufficient oversight and lack of control of the actions and activities of the District.

The Financial policy in the Truckee Fire Protection District Board of Directors Policies and Procedures does not provide adequate guidance to the Finance Committee in the exercise of due diligence.

The Board failed to seek advice and review from its legal counsel regarding the Fire Chief’s employment contract.

The Board members’ lack of education and training allowed ongoing improper actions by the Fire Chief including multiple violations of his employment contract.

The Board’s failure to follow the policy regarding Relationship with Staff resulted in insufficient oversight, control and engagement with the TFPD staff. This permitted an atmosphere of fear and intimidation to exist among the personnel of the TFPD.

The lack of communication between the Board and TFPD personnel prevented the Board from recognizing eroding staff morale.

F10

The Board members failed to communicate actively with their constituents; as a result, the Board members were unaware of growing negative public opinion.

Recommendations 4

R1

All members of the Board should actively seek out and attend training regarding the roles and responsibilities of board members in special districts.
R2

The Board should improve their finance policy to require both the thorough review of checks to be signed and the detailed supporting documentation for all District expenditures.
R3

The Board should improve existing policy to facilitate open and ongoing communication with TFPD personnel.
R4

The Board, management and staff should forge an active partnership in the rebuilding of the District’s public image and should actively communicate with their constituents to restore and maintain the public’s trust. Responses Truckee Fire Protection District Board of Directors: Date – September 19, 2011

No Responses Found 1

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