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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Despite public perception, conflict of interest rules were not violated during the recruitment and appointment of the Public Defender.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
-2. To avoid public misperceptions, the Grand Jury recommends County Administration improve methods of communication and transparency during high-level and potentially controversial personnel activities, by explaining its goals through various methods such as print, voice, and social media. The FPPC should be consulted whenever possible so that opinions and advice on conflicts of interest that are of public interest are neutral, cost effective, and open and accessible to the public. (F1, F2)
F2
Despite public perception, adequate precautions were in place in the form of an ethical wall to remove County Counsel from all involvement in the appointment of the Public Defender.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
-2. To avoid public misperceptions, the Grand Jury recommends County Administration improve methods of communication and transparency during high-level and potentially controversial personnel activities, by explaining its goals through various methods such as print, voice, and social media. The FPPC should be consulted whenever possible so that opinions and advice on conflicts of interest that are of public interest are neutral, cost effective, and open and accessible to the public. (F1, F2)
F3
The Tuolumne County Personnel Rules and Regulations were last updated in 1997, leaving them woefully in need of an update to current human resource practices.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends 1997 Personnel Rules and Regulations are updated, approved, and posted to the County website by December 31, 2020. (F3)
F4
Tuolumne County does not have a key employee succession plan in place, which stifles upward mobility and professional growth for certain mid-level positions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Grand Jury recommends County Administration and Human Resources develop a Key Employee Succession plan by June 30, 2021. (F4)
F5
Conflict of Interest Agreements were entered into with the County and County Counsel and the County and the Public Defender to establish and maintain conflict of interest protocols.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Salaries for Tuolumne County Public Defender and other similar department heads are fair and equitable as determined by an independent study.
No recommendations for this finding