Orange County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
• Agency Response
Response to:
Centralia School District 8/11, 135K
Laguna Beach County Water Board of Directors: General Manager:*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
District websites often do not provide easy public access to compensation and financial data of the district, if available at all. District Response: The District agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Provide in an easily accessible format on the district's website, data on compensation for the board of directors and general manager, as well as current budget and financial reports. District Response: The District launched its website in 2007 and has recently received proposals to update the website to improve transparency and communication and provide the latest Web technology for easy integration of social media. At its May 24, 2011 meeting, the Board of 306 THIRD STREET, P.O. BOX 987, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652 • TEL: 949.494.1041 • FAX: 949.497.1021 • WEB: www.lagunabeachwater.com Directors accepted a proposal and awarded a contract to Vision Internet. Vision Internet is currently updating the District website and organizing it in a manner that allows the public to easily find and access information. The company is incorporating additional components on the website that will include compensation and benefits of the Board of Directors, the Water Commission, and the General Manager, in addition to the classification and salary range for all employees. This recommendation will be implemented
F2
District websites were sometimes not updated to reflect public meeting changes or cancellations. District Response: The District agrees with the finding. Response to recommendations:
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Maintain and update agendas, minutes, meeting schedules and location on the district's website. District Response: The District currently provides and maintains the Commission and Board agendas on its website, as well as the meeting location and schedules. However, as part of Vision Internet's contract with the District, it will add the minutes of both the Board and the Commission to the website. This recommendation has been partially implemented with meeting agendas, location, and schedules already on the website. The 3,7 addition of Board and Commission meetings to the website will be implemented If you have questions or need further information on any of the District's responses, please do not hesitate to call me at 949-494-1041. Sincerely, Anal Mr. Hinchey Renae M. Hinchey General Manager C: Honorable Thomas J. Borris Presiding Judge of the Superior Court . . . .
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