To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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10:00 AM - Presentation on the County of Humboldt 2024 State Legislative Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2024 State Legislative Program and take appropriate action, if required.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended action supports the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt contracts with Shaw/Yoder/Antwih/Schmelzer and Lange, Inc. (“SYASL”) to provide state legislative advocacy services on behalf of the county, and to advise departments on the development of the county’s annual legislative platform. Staff from SYASL meet with county staff and the Board of Supervisors to review progress on the county’s legislative goals and to consult on the following year’s legislative platform. The legislative advocacy provided by SYASL is imperative as the staff are subject matter experts who monitor the daily happenings regarding state legislation, as well as provide critical connections to legislators, state agencies and advocacy groups to help advance the county’s legislative goals.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt’s 2024 Legislative Program. The costs associated with the legislative advocacy services provided by SYASL are included in the adopted budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended action will not impact current staffing levels. However, staff, department heads and members of the Board routinely take part in legislative advocacy throughout the year, and any action your Board takes can impact the level of activity staff have during the following year.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. End of Session Memo
2. Legislative Adjournment Report
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None
File No.: None