Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday “conceptually” approved to continue meetings of an Executive Management Council made up of leaders of Amador County local government agencies. The first such meeting took place March 31, facilitated by Amador Community Foundation Executive Director Shannon Lowery. County Administrative Officer Terri Daly described the council as a way for local leaders to “meet periodically to discuss topics in common to all the jurisdictions” and “bring suggestions back to their groups.” The Council includes the Mayor and Vice-Mayor from each city, as well the Board Chair and Vice Chair from the Board of Supervisors. In a memo to the Board, Daly said “it was agreed that this forum of elected officials and agency managers was a worthwhile venture and as a follow-up, requested that members consult with their respective legislative bodies to ensure support of concept before the next meeting.” She wrote that “managers from these agencies have had meetings for a number of years and felt it was important to include elected officials in some kind of regular communication forum after regularly attending a similar meeting of officials in the Sacramento area.” Speaking Tuesday, Daly stressed that this council will not have decision making authority and the only costs will come from occasional staff support. Supervisors John Plasse and Ted Novelli, both of whom attended the last meeting, were cautiously optimistic about the idea. “The first thing we unanimously recognized at the last meeting was that the last thing we need is another meeting,” said Plasse. He called it a good way to “work through common problems” but “if it is not bearing fruit, I’ll be the first to say it’s over.” Novelli said “if this takes off, I say it is ok to do away with the Regional Planning Committee.” Supervisor Louis Boitano questioned what the RPC has accomplished in the last 2 to 3 years. Plasse said the Council is “a good way to meet up without all the noticing requirements of the Brown Act.” The Board unanimously approved a motion by Boitano to “conceptually” approve of continuing the Council meetings. Daly wrote that Lowery has agreed to “continue facilitating these meetings on an as-needed basis.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 06:20
Supervisors Approve to Continue Executive Management Council
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Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday “conceptually” approved to continue meetings of an Executive Management Council made up of leaders of Amador County local government agencies. The first such meeting took place March 31, facilitated by Amador Community Foundation Executive Director Shannon Lowery. County Administrative Officer Terri Daly described the council as a way for local leaders to “meet periodically to discuss topics in common to all the jurisdictions” and “bring suggestions back to their groups.” The Council includes the Mayor and Vice-Mayor from each city, as well the Board Chair and Vice Chair from the Board of Supervisors. In a memo to the Board, Daly said “it was agreed that this forum of elected officials and agency managers was a worthwhile venture and as a follow-up, requested that members consult with their respective legislative bodies to ensure support of concept before the next meeting.” She wrote that “managers from these agencies have had meetings for a number of years and felt it was important to include elected officials in some kind of regular communication forum after regularly attending a similar meeting of officials in the Sacramento area.” Speaking Tuesday, Daly stressed that this council will not have decision making authority and the only costs will come from occasional staff support. Supervisors John Plasse and Ted Novelli, both of whom attended the last meeting, were cautiously optimistic about the idea. “The first thing we unanimously recognized at the last meeting was that the last thing we need is another meeting,” said Plasse. He called it a good way to “work through common problems” but “if it is not bearing fruit, I’ll be the first to say it’s over.” Novelli said “if this takes off, I say it is ok to do away with the Regional Planning Committee.” Supervisor Louis Boitano questioned what the RPC has accomplished in the last 2 to 3 years. Plasse said the Council is “a good way to meet up without all the noticing requirements of the Brown Act.” The Board unanimously approved a motion by Boitano to “conceptually” approve of continuing the Council meetings. Daly wrote that Lowery has agreed to “continue facilitating these meetings on an as-needed basis.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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