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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Mono County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Mono County Grand Jury 2017-18: Investigation #02
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Findings 8 findings
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The Grand Jury found at least one instance of inaccurate public noticing of MLT Board meetings and as such a violation of the Brown Act.
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The MLT Board has not adopted requirements for its members to receive either Brown Act or Ethics Training.
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Based on our inquiries and interview of the Board Chairman regarding the negotiations for air service, it was represented in the interview, that there is now a better definition of the responsibilities and expenditure authority of key MLT Staff, based on recently adopted guidelines. However, there still appears to be a lack of transparency and communication between the Executive Director, the Board and the public at large. It was represented that the Board is not provided any information regarding the actual contract.
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Although not involved in the contract or negotiation of the contract to secure air service to Mammoth Lakes, MLT has committed to subsidizing those services on behalf of the Town. The actual negotiations are performed by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a private company.
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That all staff and Board members of MLT be required to receive regular Brown Act and Ethics training.
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That the Executive Director provide written updates to all MLT Board members on a monthly basis, or more often as circumstances dictate, of ongoing negotiations, decisions and issues.
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In addition to the MLT Executive Director, that at least one Board member be involved in any negotiation that would result in a financial obligation above $10,000 to MLT, even if MLT is not a signatory to said agreement.
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Any action that results in a financial obligation by MLT, based on a contract negotiated by others, must include a copy of said contract as part of the public record. 6
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 8The Grand Jury found at least one instance of inaccurate public noticing of MLT Board meetings and as such a violation of the Brown Act.
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R2Page 8The MLT Board has not adopted requirements for its members to receive either Brown Act or Ethics Training.
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R3Page 8Based on our inquiries and interview of the Board Chairman regarding the negotiations for air service, it was represented in the interview, that there is now a better definition of the responsibilities and expenditure authority of key MLT Staff, based on recently adopted guidelines. However, there still appears to be a lack of transparency and communication between the Executive Director, the Board and the public at large. It was represented that the Board is not provided any information regarding the actual contract.
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R4Page 8Although not involved in the contract or negotiation of the contract to secure air service to Mammoth Lakes, MLT has committed to subsidizing those services on behalf of the Town. The actual negotiations are performed by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a private company. Recommendations:
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R5Page 8That all staff and Board members of MLT be required to receive regular Brown Act and Ethics training.
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R6Page 8That the Executive Director provide written updates to all MLT Board members on a monthly basis, or more often as circumstances dictate, of ongoing negotiations, decisions and issues.
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R7Page 8In addition to the MLT Executive Director, that at least one Board member be involved in any negotiation that would result in a financial obligation above $10,000 to MLT, even if MLT is not a signatory to said agreement.
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R8Page 8Any action that results in a financial obligation by MLT, based on a contract negotiated by others, must include a copy of said contract as part of the public record. 6