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Lake County Grand Jury • 2009-2010

Board of Supervisors Oversight

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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings

F1 Page 87
The public is served by the televising of the meetings of the Board.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 87
Ample time is given for public comments on items on the agenda.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 87
Public input is included on each agenda.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 87
The proceedings comply with the Brown Act.
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 87
The sound system and microphones do not allow the public to hear the proceedings.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 87
Test the sound equipment and the microphones prior to the meetings to ensure adequate volume and sound levels so everything can be heard. (F5, 6)
F6 Page 87
The sound system on the videos is also often inadequate and unprofessional.
No recommendations for this finding
F7 Page 87
Any item which is proposed as an increase in spending in a time of financial distress should be discussed openly and rationalization or statistical evaluation of the action should be stated. Recommendations: R1. Test the sound equipment and the microphones prior to the meetings to ensure adequate volume and sound levels so everything can be heard. (F5, 6) R2. Postpone a decision on spending until a time that would allow reasons for contract increase to be clear. (F7) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Board of Supervisors (90 days) Government Services Committee
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 87
Postpone a decision on spending until a time that would allow reasons for contract increase to be clear. (F7) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Board of Supervisors (90 days) Government Services Committee