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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Butte County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District
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Findings 8 findings
F1
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Concern for the safety of humans, domestic animals, and the environment was evident to the Grand Jury in its review of the BCMVCD.
F2
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The BCMVCD is regulated to ensure the health and safety of employees and community members.
F3
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The chemical storage facilities at both the Oroville and Chico locations are constructed to ensure environmental safety, and containment and clean-up of any potential spills.
F4
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The BCMVCD underwent a change of management near the time of the 2007-2008 Grand Jury report which cited morale problems. Morale issues no longer appear to be a significant problem at the BCMVCD.
F5
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Ongoing employee safety training is integrated into the District's monthly meetings; however, certified first aid training for employees is neither provided nor required. 35
F6
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The BCMVCD website is comprehensive, educational, easy to use, and exhibits transparency in its practice of publicly posting its financial information.
F7
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The new BCMVCD Otterson Drive substation is much larger than the property it formerly occupied, is currently underutilized, and its laboratory is unequipped and unused.
F8
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The BCMVCD policy manual lacks concrete guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable vehicle use. .
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 59develop a formal plan and time-line for equipping and fully utilizing the BCMVCD Otterson Drive laboratory facility.
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R2Page 59adopt a vehicle usage policy which details clear and consistent rules and responsibilities, specifically including guidelines for personal use of take home vehicles.
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R3Page 59provide first aid certification training for its employees.