To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Regarding Changes in County of Humboldt Public Office Hours for the Humboldt County Office of Elections and District Attorney's Office
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution regarding changes in County of Humboldt public office hours for the Humboldt County Office of Elections and District Attorney's Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Office of Elections is requesting to change their public office hours. The Office of Elections presently is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. The Office of Elections would like to change their office hours to be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Elections Code 4005 mandates Vote Centers to be open prior to Election Day for a minimum of eight hours per day and the Elections Office serves as an active Vote Center 29 days prior to each election. For Humboldt County voters, this change will ease any confusion caused with the office being closed over the lunch hour and allow for eight continuous hours of being open to the public to better serve Humboldt County voters.
Additionally, on Aug. 12, 2024, construction to make Americans with Disability Act (ADA) upgrades began at the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office. Normal operations have continued with minimal disruption to office operations. However, front office reception and telephone hours have been closing one hour early to allow staff adequate time to perform all necessary duties during the construction period. The temporary public office hours, previously approved by the Board on July 2, 2024, expired on Sep...
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