File #: 23-1327    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 9/25/2023 In control: County Administrative Office
On agenda: 10/17/2023 Final action: 10/17/2023
Title: 10:00 AM - Presentation on the County of Humboldt's 2023 Legislative Program
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Humboldt End of Year Summary 2023.pdf, 3. Humboldt County Bill Report.pdf
To: Board of Supervisors

From: County Administrative Office

Agenda Section: Departmental

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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10:00 AM - Presentation on the County of Humboldt's 2023 Legislative Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt's 2023 Legislative Program and take appropriate action, if required.

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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund

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.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the presentation regarding the County of Humboldt's 2023 Legislative Program. The costs associated with the legislative advocacy services provided by SYASL are included in the adopted budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.

STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended action will not impact current staffing levels.

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended action supports the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Framework.

Core Roles: Create opportunities for improved safety and health
New Initiatives: Advance local interests in natural resource discussions, engage in discussions of our regional economic future
Strategic Plan: 3.1 - Improve the economy of Humboldt County

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None

ALTERNATIVE...

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