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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
The former city clerk was derelict in her duties, in that she failed to provide written minutes of city council meetings for a period exceeding one year in violation of Government Code §40801: “The City Clerk shall keep an accurate record of the proceeding of the legislative body and the board of equalization in books bearing appropriate titles and devoted exclusively to such purposes, respectively. The books shall have a comprehensive general index.” The former city council was derelict in its responsibilities in allowing the minutes to fall behind without taking corrective action.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The current city clerk should continue to transcribe tapes of prior city council meetings for approval by the city council with a target completion date of July 30, 2010. The city council should ensure that the minutes of a meeting are completed in time to vote for adoption at the next scheduled meeting.
F2
The current city clerk is also a full-time administrative secretary for the City of Blythe. She reports to the city manager, which appears to be a conflict of interest.
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R2
The city council should place a measure on the ballot for the next city election, transferring the position of city clerk from an elected to an appointed position, reporting to the city council. Utilizing time in her position as assistant to the city manager to perform clerk duties should not be permitted. 2