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Board of Trustees Meeting March 11, 2008 |
Agenda Item: Consent Calendar
Approval for the Administrative Clerk Crystal Garcia to attend the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Board Secretary Training, March 27-28, 2008, in Emeryville, CA in an amount not to exceed $1500 from Fund #7600.01.225 Staff Training.
Background:
Administrative Clerk Crystal Garcia is the District’s deputy board secretary; this training will be extremely helpful for this role. The board secretary in a special district plays a multi-faceted role that is also one of the most highly visible in the district. Board members, the public and the staff turn to the board secretary as a resource for information and assistance. This seminar is designed to provide participants with a solid working knowledge of the legal, administrative and customer service roles of a board secretary. Workshop participants will learn how to:
• Ensure all legal requirements are being met
• Implement a comprehensive records retention policy
• Adopt ordinances and resolutions
• Create effective and usable minutes
• Document a decision, or failed motions
• Implement parliamentary procedures
• Develop customer service and public relations skills
• Meet the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Meet the requirements of the Public Records Act
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Administrative Clerk Crystal Garcia’s attendance at the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Board Secretary Training, March 27-28, 2008, in Emeryville, Ca in an amount not to exceed $1500 from Fund #7600.01.225 Staff Training.
Fiscal Impact:
Current funds available from Fund #7600.01.225 Staff Training are $15,298, which is 38% of the budgeted amount for this line item. This expenditure is approximately 10% of the available balance.