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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The MFPD Board of Directors was inexperienced and dysfunctional.
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R1
Newly appointed board members should successfully complete the Fair Political Practice Commission AB1234 Local Ethics Training.
F2
There have been numerous Brown Act violations by the board. There is a propensity of calls for emergency board meetings when no true emergency exists. The Board goes into closed session inappropriately to discuss salaries
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R2
The MFPD Board of Directors should reach out to the county board of supervisors, California Special Districts Association, or others in county government for additional training and coaching on the Brown Act and effective governance.
F3
Board minutes had not been posted to the district web site in a timely manner.
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R3
Agendas and minutes should both be posted on the MFPD website in a timely manner. Minutes should not refer only to an agenda item unless the agenda is also available.
F4
Turmoil and turnover in the chief’s position since 2012 has led to board members directing day-to-day administration and operations.
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R4
The MFPD administration and Board need to be more active in seeking annexation or consolidation of services with other fire protection districts. Alternatively, they need to secure additional funds by creating a ballot measure to increase parcel assessments.
F5
The current part time fire chief lives approximately 2.5 hours from the district. Mosquito Fire Protection District Dysfunction 4/14/2016
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R5
The board members should support the fire chief taking control of the day-to-day administration and operations.
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R6The fire chief should likely reside closer to, if not actually in, the district to effectively maintain control.
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R7The bylaws and/or policies should be amended to provide a process to select officers, such as the president, if the office becomes vacant.