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Commissioner Macht felt each agency should be judged on a case-by-case basis, especially those that are performing a service to the community which is a County responsibility to some extent. He could not support Policy I(C)(1) and noted that on Page 131, Section III, should read "Children's Services Advisory Committee". He also could not support Section V(B)(6) regarding salaries as some salaries have been funded in the past. Mr Baird noted that some of the agencies, such as those funded by the tourist taxes and Children's Services which has its own ordinance, have their own set of rules. Staff is suggesting that contracts be drawn up with the quasi -nonprofit agencies, such as the Council on Aging, the Humane Society, Gifford Youth Activity Center and the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Macht did not see the rationale for discouraging funding for salaries as long as the agency is performing the task for which it was designed. Mr Baird noted that the Tourist Development Council recommended that restriction in an effort to discourage it. We also do not pay for sick time or vacation pay. These restrictions are an effort to ease the very difficult position budget staff finds themselves in each year. Commissioner Macht noted that funding for the Sports Commission goes to salaries and it has brought in the Law Enforcement Olympics which will bring in about S 12.25 million dollars over 5 years He asked that the restriction on salaries be removed. Commissioner Adams noted that agencies receiving $25,000 or more from the County are required to submit an audit and questioned what assurance we receive from those agencies receiving less than $25,000. Mr. Baird explained that the budget office receives all requests and only reimburses costs. There have been complaints about the cost of audits which can range from $3,000 to $5,000. FEBRUARY 19, 2002 -56- BR BR F