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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Shasta County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
The Quarter Million Dollar Typo Words Matter
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Findings 2 findings
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The word “appointed” in the Staff Recommendation was omitted from Resolution 2008- 138 when it was prepared and signed. This resulted in the resolution later being interpreted to include both appointed and elected executive managers (department heads).
F2
Page 41
As long as Resolution 2008-138 remains in place, eligibility of elected department heads for longevity stipends will continue indefinitely at the expense of taxpayers.
Recommendations 2
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R1Page 41The Grand Jury recommends that, no later than September 30, 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopts a policy of proofreading draft resolutions to ensure that they accurately reflect the staff recommendations, and that the wording of final resolutions reflect the actual action taken by the Board of Supervisors.
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R2Page 41The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopts a new resolution that clearly states that the longevity stipend is applicable for appointed executive managers (department heads), but not applicable for elected officials. The Grand Jury also recommends that all stipends end for elected officials effective at the conclusion of their respective terms of office, or December 31, 2018, whichever occurs first.