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1 The Board of Supervisors Nevada County Citizen s Academy Monday, November 21 th, :00 PM to 7:30 PM Eric Rood Administrative Center Board Chambers 950 Maidu Ave Nevada City, CA Facilitator: Nancy Jeffery Presenters: Dan Miller Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Hank Weston Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Rick Haffey County Executive Officer OUTCOMES: Participants will Identify the role that Policymaking plays in County Government Identify the link between the policy direction of the Board and the services that have been discussed in previous sessions Give feedback on what worked and didn t work about the Citizen s Academy AGENDA: 5:00 Welcome, Overview of Agenda, Expectations 5:05 Panel Discussion with Board members facilitated by the CEO Rick Haffey 6:05 Graduation 6:20 Evaluation Activity 6:50 Dinner/Q&A/Wrap-up 7:30 Close

2 Presenter Bio Board of Supervisors Nevada County Citizen s Academy Dan Miller District 3 Supervisor, Chair Dan Miller is District 3 Supervisor the Board Chairman. He moved to Grass Valley with his family in 1962 and is a graduate of Nevada Union High School, Sierra College and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cal State University, Sacramento. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2014 after serving five terms as a member of the Grass Valley City Council-- from 2003 to 2014, and from He served as Mayor from and in From Dan served on the Grass Valley Planning Commission. In 2001 he was elected to the Nevada Joint High School District Board of Trustees and served as President from Dan has also served as President of the Sierra College Foundation, Nevada County Campus and on the Board of Directors for the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors for the Nevada County Country Club. Dan and his wife Roxanne have two daughters, Lisa and Sonia, a son Brendon and four grandchildren. His wife Roxanne manages their downtown business, Future Generations, and Dan is a self-employed insurance agent. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf with his wife and friends, travel and is a longtime Forty-Niner faithful and SF Giants fan.

3 Presenter Bio Board of Supervisors Nevada County Citizen s Academy Hank Weston District 4 Supervisor, Vice Chair William H. "Hank" Weston was elected as County Supervisor for District 4 in June 2006 and was sworn in on January 8, He was selected Vice-Chair in 2008 and 2012, Chair in 2009 and 2013, and is currently Vice-Chair for Hank has worked and lived in Nevada County since He is no stranger to public service, having served for over 45 years with a number of California fire protection agencies. During his career, Hank's administrative positions have included a wealth of leadership and management duties. His responsibilities meant he frequently had oversight for directing large-scale programs, complex budgets and leadership of hundreds of employees. In addition to serving as Supervisor, Hank serves on a number of advisory committees and commissions. Hank and his wife, Kandy, live in the Lake Wildwood community. Married 44 years, they have two grown daughters. Rick Haffey, Chief Executive Officer Rick Haffey currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Nevada County. He previously served as the Assistant County Executive Officer for the County. Rick has been with Nevada County since 1999 when he began working as the Health and Human Services Agency s Chief Fiscal and Administrative Officer. As the City Manager of Belmont and the Mayor of South San Francisco Rick honed many of the skills he now employs as Nevada County s CEO. With a B.A. in History followed by a Masters in Science from San Francisco State University, Rick has over forty years of experience in Government and Administrative settings. Rick is currently President of the County Administrative Officers Association of California

4 Fact Sheet Board of Supervisors Nevada County Citizen s Academy Quick Facts Myths and Misconceptions Budget Information The Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive body of county government and also serves as the governing body of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and the Nevada County Housing Authority. In its legislative duties the Board adopts ordinances, resolutions and rules within the limits prescribed by State law and is responsible for seeing that all Federal and State mandated functions are properly discharged. As an executive body, the Board: Determines annual budget allocation. Approves contracts for public improvement projects and other specialized services. Conducts public hearings on matters such as zoning and planning issues. Provides for the compensation of all County officials and employees. Creates offices, boards and commissions as needed, appointing members and fixing the terms of office. Directs an annual audit of all County accounts, books, and records. Provides policy direction to the County Executive for the operation and administration of County departments. Exercises executive authority for the provision of local government services to County residents including: roads, health and welfare programs, public defender, jail facilities and law enforcement. Legislative and executive activities of the Board are performed at public meetings in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and with the Board's Order and Decorum statement. The office is managed by the Clerk of the Board, who also serves as the Clerk to the Assessment Appeals Board. Myth: The Board of Supervisors has authority over the incorporated Cities and Town; and over special districts such as schools, park and fire districts and the Nevada Irrigation District. Fact: Incorporated cities and special districts are independent government entities whose elected bodies are directly accountable to the voters. Myth: The Board has authority over the decisions and operations of other elected County officials such as the Sheriff, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Clerk-Recorder. Fact: The Board has very limited authority over elected County officers. Myth: Board members have the power to waive, change or circumvent the rules for their constituents. Fact: The Board does not have the authority to disregard, waive or change requirements that are set forth in federal or state law, or by local ordinance. The Board must follow the procedural requirements in the statutes or its actions will not be valid. Certain land use decisions may be appealed to the Board. The Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board office is funded through the County General Fund. The office s current budget is just over $1.1 million. Primary sources of revenue are Assessment Appeal processing fees and fees for transcription and copies.

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6 FY Org Chart NEVADA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS / CLERK OF THE BOARD 10 FTE SBU BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEMBER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, MEMBER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CHAIR SCOFIELD, ED C BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, MEMBER WESTON, HANK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, MEMBER CLERK OF THE BOARD Board Support Clerk Support SENIOR ADMIN ANALYST DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BOARD CLERK II BOARD CLERK II BOARD CLERK II

7 PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES POSTED: 11/08/16 NEVADA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS SEEKING INTERESTED PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE FOLLOWING: *ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES COMMISSION: (4 vacancies) One Low-Income, one Child Abuse and Intervention, and one Disabled and Nonprofit Agency, all to fill 2-year terms ending April 30, 2018 and one Community-at-Large to fill a 2-year term ending April 30, This Commission shall operate under the Board of Supervisors as the primary advisory body on issues relative to adult and family health and human services needs of all residents of Nevada County, and shall perform the responsibilities of the Community Action Board (CAB) Title II, Section 201(a) of the Economic Opportunity Act. For further information contact Mike Dent, Social Services Director, *ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD: (1 vacancy) One alternate vacancy for an unexpired 1- yr. term expiring September 30, Specific qualifications are required per Section 1624 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The function of the Appeals Board is to determine the full value of property or to determine other matters of property tax assessment over which the Appeals Board has jurisdiction. The Board acts in a quasi-judicial capacity and renders its decision only on the basis of proper evidence presented at the hearing. The functions of the Board are outlined in Section 1620 et seq. of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Compensated per Administrative Code Chapter II, Article For further information, contact the Clerk of the Board office, (530) HISTORICAL LANDMARKS COMMISSION: (1 vacancy) One District II registered voter to be appointed by the District II Supervisor. The purpose of this commission shall be to promote the general welfare of Nevada County and its citizens through official recognition, recording, marking, preserving, and promoting the historical resources of Nevada County. For further information, contact the Committee Chair, PO Box 1014, Nevada City, CA MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD: (2 vacancies) Two vacancies from the Countyat-large to represent District V to fill 3-yr. unexpired terms ending June 30, This Board reviews and evaluates the community s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems; reviews any County agreements entered into pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5650; advises as to any aspect of the local mental health program; reviews and approves the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process; and submits an annual report to the Board of Supervisors. For further information, contact Annette LeFrancois, Health & Human Services Agency, NEVADA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE: (7 vacancies) One Lake Wildwood Zone 1 alternate, one Cascade Shores Zone 8 representative, one Cascade Shores Zone 8 alternate, and one Eden Ranch Zone 9 representative to fill 2-yr. terms expiring June 30, 2017, one Lake of the Pines Zone alternate, one North San Juan Zone 4 representative and one Gold Creek Zone 5 representative, all to fill 2-yr. terms expiring June 30, Members shall be property owner representatives. The Board of Directors of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 appoints the members. This Committee provides assistance and information to the Board of Directors on matters relating to sewage collection and treatment facilities, including annual budget preparation. For further information, contact Public Works Department, (530) *NEVADA-SIERRA IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD: (2 vacancies) Two consumer representatives; one to fill a 3-yr. term ending June 30, 2019 and one to fill a 3-yr. unexpired term ending June 30, This authority provides for the delivery of the In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS) in the counties of Nevada and Sierra. For further information contact Ann Guerra, Executive Director, COUNTY OF NEVADA REV: 11/08/16 H:\STAFF\Committee\Public Notice of Committee Vacancies

8 PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES POSTED: 11/08/16 *SEWAGE DISPOSAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP: (3 vacancies) One consultant appointed by District II Supervisor, and one consultant appointed by District IV Supervisor, each selected from the County-at-large to serve at the pleasure of the appointing supervisor. One Realtor representative appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Consultant is defined in County of Nevada On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance 1975 as one of the following; Certified Engineering Geologist, Certified Professional Soil Scientist, Registered Civil Engineer, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, or Registered Geologist. Said group members may not be employees of the County of Nevada. Each group member will be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to sewage disposal. The purpose will be to review and recommend proposed revisions and additions to the sewage disposal regulations or sewage disposal ordinance in an advisory capacity; review and recommend new methods, techniques, and materials for on-site sewage disposal, in an advisory capacity; and serve as an appeal body under the provisions of Section A-032 of County Resolution For further information contact David Huff, Department of Environmental Health, *Members must file a Financial Disclosure Statement. All newly appointed and reappointed members will be required to sign an Oath of Office prior to serving. Persons interested in serving may submit a County Committee Application which may be obtained from the Board of Supervisors office, Second Floor, Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City or phone or internet If further information is requested, contact Julie Patterson Hunter, Clerk of the Board. Applicant must be resident of Nevada County. FINAL FILING DATE: Open until filled, unless indicated. Pursuant to Government Code , this notice is posted on bulletin boards at: Board of Supervisors Office, Board of Supervisors Chambers, Madelyn Helling Library, and the Nevada County website at Commissions.aspx. Notice is also posted at Grass Valley Library, Truckee Library, Truckee Joseph Center, the Truckee Town Hall, and the District V Board of Supervisors office in Truckee. COUNTY OF NEVADA REV: 11/08/16 H:\STAFF\Committee\Public Notice of Committee Vacancies