To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consider the Appointment of an At-Large Member to the Audit Committee.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider making an appointment to the At-Large vacancy on the Audit Committee.
2. Consider making the appointment for the remainder of the term ending April 6, 2023 and including the additional two-year term with an end date of April 6, 2025.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
A vacancy was posted on the Audit Committee on March 22, 2023 due to the resignation of Cheryl Dillingham. That vacancy was posted and has not been filled since. This vacancy has been seen on every quarterly update to the Board of Supervisors and no applications were received.
This month staff received an application from Nicole Alvarado who would like to be appointed. This is an At-Large position, and the term would be for the remainder of the term which would end on April 6, 2023. The Board could make the motion to fill the remaining term and carry the appointment into the next term which would have an end date of April 6, 2025.
All appointed members are required to comply with the California Fair Political Act and file form 700's as well as completd the AB1234 Ethics Training requirements every 2 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to a volunteer being appointment to the Audit Committee. However, the Audit Committee holds an oversight role in the county's annual audits, which examine the county's spending each year. In addition, the Audit Committee's charter authorizes this body to expend up to $50,000 each year to carry out certain responsibilities related to its mission. Audit Committee members do not receive per diem or mileage reimbursement for travel.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
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