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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 6 findings
F1
Each member of the Board of Supervisors expressed in one manner or another, their interest in having an open and more transparent relationship with their constituency. The Grand Jury discussed the mechanics of how the Board members could provide that accessibility and transparency.
F2
Although the California Association of County Governments states that "The Board oversees most of the county departments and programs..." we found not all Supervisors were familiar with the heads of the departments under their supervision.
F3
The geothermal heating system does not work properly. The three contractors responsible for the system are no longer in business. Facilities personnel are working to correct the problems.
F4
Some effort is currently underway to What else could the Annex be used for? A Chamber locate new permanent tenants for the Annex. mixer; art show; meeting rooms for civic groups;
F5
It is our understanding that no efforts have been made to use the building for temporary events.
F6
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to: Appendix D - Note to Respondents/Requirements for Response As a result of Grand Jury investigation and reporting, certain agencies, entities, departments, districts, and functions of county government may be the subject of the final report which outlines findings and
Recommendations 9
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R1The Grand Jury recommends the Board take the following steps in order to accomplish that accessibility: publish a weekly notice in the newspaper that includes the Clerk of the Board's and their own telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and business hours. In addition, we highly recommend they conduct quarterly town hall style meetings, with time, place and agenda published in the newspaper.
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R2The Grand Jury recommends quarterly meetings (following Brown Act protocol) be held between the Board of Supervisors and the heads of all departments to discuss personnel issues, department needs, budget requirements, etc. Jail Advisory Committee
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R3The Board should consult experts in this field to help the county correct the problems.
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R4We recommend that the designated office space for Board of Supervisors? county actively pursue other tenants by advertising both inside and outside the county, subsidizing the rents, and moving other county departments into the building.
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R5As permanent tenants are being located, the Grand Jury recommends that this beautiful building be used by the citizenry for a multitude of purposes, and that the Board actively publicize the availability of the space for community use. Alcohol and Drug Program
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R6What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to:
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R95-96Agriculture Commissioner Airport Operations
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R98-99Assessor Auditor/Controller Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Board of Supervisors Building & Panning Services Χ Χ Cemetery Districts Clerk/Recorder Inc. Community Services Districts Χ County Counsel
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R99-00Χ Χ Χ Fair Χ Farm Advisor Feather River College Χ Inc. Fire Departments Χ Χ Χ Foll. up Flood Control/Water Conservation Χ Χ Health Dept./Env. Health Χ Hospital Districts Χ Housing & Comm. Development Human Resources
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 18The staff of these three departments are competent, dedicated individuals providing outstanding service to the citizens of Plumas County. Unfortunately, there is a critical need to address the extreme staffing shortage in the Sheriff Department. Failure to do so jeopardizes the safety of the citizens of Plumas County and places the county in great liability if inadequate staffing and communications were to result in the loss or injury of an officer or citizen. The Plumas County Grand Jury expects responses from the Board of Supervisors, as well as the three agencies reviewed. 18
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