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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Merced County Grand Jury • 2002-2003

• Seven staff members, including department supervisors, are trained to perform

Published: April 27, 2004 59 pages

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Findings 3 findings

F1 Page 14

School districts hire and pay a percentage ofthe cost for Merced County to run their bond elections, unless a special election is held and then the entire cost is carried by the school district. Voting districts are affected when school districts change boundaries. The Merced County Office of Education is heading up a review of all county schools and their boundaries. Each school is responsible for providing the county with their own maps . The maps have been updated but haven't been redrawn since 1977.

F2 Page 14

Because of the changing school boundaries, the county provided the schools with a copy of boundaries based on Merced County tax records.

F3 Page 14

It is the responsibility of the school districts to make sure that county tax maps and school districts' attendance maps coincide.

Recommendations 5

R1
Page 13

Make the building of an adequate facility a priority by the Board of Supervisors in order to facilitate a "No Kill" program for adobtable animals .
R2
Page 13

Review the Kennel Attendants' job classification and adjust to better represent/compensate their major job duties.
R3
Page 13

Continue public education in regard to spaying and neutering of animals.
R4
Page 13

Implement their marketing ideas such as pet fairs and the sale of pet-related items.
R5

Develop a volunteer program at the new facility. CONEM ENDATION The Grand Jury commends the Kennel Attendants for working daily with little resources to bring comfortto the homeless animals in Merced County. Their integrity and commitment in spite ofthe negative aspect ofthe job is to be applauded. 2002-2003 Grand JuryReport 9 MERCED COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT TION