Laserfiche WebLink
Under discussion, Commissioner Macht asked Commissioners Lowther and <br />Neuberger to hold off six months to see how the process works before making changes. He <br />specified that the Board's staff employee is the County Administrator and Commissioners <br />do not have the right to give direction to other staff members. <br />Commissioner Adams commented that not being a chairman of a committee would <br />relieve the Commissioners from a lot time of spent on those committees. She stressed this <br />is not a charter government and Commissioners have a responsibility to all of the citizens. <br />She explained that committees are for the most part policy, visionary or serve a particular <br />purpose; when there is no longer a purpose then a committee should sunset. <br />Commissioner Neuberger declared the public's perception is that a committee is <br />driven by its Commissioner/chairman. <br />Commissioner Lowther commented on the involvement of citizens; the <br />Commissioner-member would act as liaison to the Board. <br />Commissioner Ginn had served with both the City and County and gave examples of <br />the benefits and problems with both. She advised she would support the motion but was <br />uncertain if it will work as well. <br />Commissioner Adams suggested the advocacy role of a Commissioner at the State <br />level would be diminished. <br />Commissioner Ginn understood the advocacy issue but was willing to give the change <br />a chance. <br />Commissioner Macht asserted that the Commissioners are elected constitutional <br />officers and as such are accountable to the electorate unlike non-elected citizens. <br />County Attorney Paul Bangel clarified that this motion would be to authorize a public <br />hearing on an amendment to the Code. <br />It was determined this matter would come back in January. <br />November 19, 2002 <br />64 <br />3i <br />