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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES: CHAPTER XII. PERIODIC EVALUATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

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CHAPTER XII.
PERIODIC EVALUATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

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Editor's note--Ord. No. NS-300.26 § 1, adopted Sept. 26, 1978, specifically amended the Code by adding Ch. XII, §§ A6-150--A6-156, as herein set out.

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Sec. A6-150. Declaration of policy.

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara declares that it is the policy of the County to provide for periodic evaluation of boards and commissions and to abolish those which no longer serve their intended function, or to reaffirm the continued existence of each board or commission advisory to the Board, upon finding that such board or commission fulfills a genuine need and is serving the intended function. In order to promote this policy there is hereby established, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 506 of the Charter of the County of Santa Clara, a system of periodic evaluation of boards and commissions.

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78)

Sec. A6-151. Definition.

The term "board or commission," as used herein, refers to all advisory bodies established by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 506 [of the Charter].

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78)

Sec. A6-152. Elements of periodic report.

Each of the boards and commissions named herein shall provide to the Board of Supervisors every third year, on or before June 30, a report which will contain the following elements:

(1) Statement of original purpose and goals, and any official changes to them which have occurred during the preceding three-year period;

(2) Statement of accomplishments during the preceding three-year period;

(3) List of factors which have aided or inhibited the achievements of these accomplishments, including, but not limited to, the composition and purpose of the board or commission, staff support, and external factors;

(4) Estimated annual costs of operation for each year of the triennial, including staffing costs, source of staffing, services and supplies and other elements of operating costs. The statement of costs shall also include revenues to the board or commission and identify the source of such revenues;

(5) Analysis of the board or commission membership during the triennial as compared to County population characteristics, and an assessment as to whether the required composition of the board or commission is appropriate to its functions;

(6) Statement of objectives for the next triennial; and

(7) Suggested modifications and revisions necessary in membership, organization, purpose and scope of activity, with justification and suggested language to accomplish these modifications.

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78)

Sec. A6-153. Schedule for filing of reports.

During the first calendar year after adoption of this chapter, all boards or commissions named herein shall file an initial report; boards and commissions in Group One shall file reports on or before January 1, 1979; Group Two shall file on or before April 1, 1979; and Group Three shall file on or before July 1, 1979. Thereafter, each board or commission shall file reports every third year, on or before June 30, in accordance with the following schedule: Group One shall file in 1980 and every third year thereafter; Group Two in 1981 and every third year thereafter; Group Three in 1982 and every third year thereafter.

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78)

Sec. A6-154. Boards and commissions subject to periodic evaluation.

The following boards and commissions are subject to periodic evaluation and shall submit reports as required above:

Group One

Child and Adolescent Advisory Commission.

Commission on the Status of Women.

Commission on Youth.

County Justice System Advisory Board.

Data Confidentiality Commission.

Human Relations Commission.

Intergovernmental Council.

Juvenile Justice Commission/Delinquency Prevention Commission.

National Guard Commission.

Operational Area Coordinating Council.

Coordinating Council on Services to Victims of Sexual Assault.

Task Force on Utilization of Volunteers.

Group Two

Advisory Commission on Consumer Affairs.

Animal Advisory Committee.

Board of Examiners for the Trade of Plumbing Installation.

Board of Examiners for the Electrical Trade.

Code Enforcement Appeals Board.

Fish and Game Commission.

Historical Heritage Commission.

Library Commission.

Planning Commission.

Recreation and Parks Commission.

Group Three

Advisory Commission on Developmentally Disabled.

Affirmative Action Advisory Council.

Airports Commission.

Alcoholism Advisory Board.

Assessment Appeals Board.

Child Health and Disability Advisory Board.

Drug Abuse Coordination Commission.

Emergency Medical Care Committee.

Mental Health Advisory Board.

Personnel Board.

Social Services Advisory Commission.

Transportation Commission.

Valley Medical Center Advisory Committee.

General Plan Advisory Committee.

Industry and Housing Management Task Force.

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78; Ord. No. NS-300.290, § 1, 6-12-79; Ord. No. NS-300.359, § 11, 8-17-82)

Sec. A6-155. Action of the Board.

The Board of Supervisors, upon consideration of the board and commission reports, shall reaffirm, dissolve or amend the establishing ordinance or resolution in accordance with its evaluation of the report submitted. Should the Board fail to take any action within 30 days of the submission of any report, the subject board or commission shall be automatically dissolved in an additional 60 days, unless the subject board or commission is specifically mandated by state or federal law, or the Santa Clara County Charter.

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78)

Sec. A6-156. Establishment of additional boards or commissions.

Boards or commissions established following the adoption of this chapter shall fall under the periodic evaluation provisions of this chapter, and their establishing authority shall contain language to that effect.

(Ord. No. NS-300.262, § 1, 9-26-78)

Secs. A6-157--A6-164. Reserved.