Item Coversheet

Item Number: 31.



MEETING DATE:  4/12/2016

DEPARTMENT:
COUNTY COUNSEL

DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Matthew W. Granger, County Counsel

AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Barbara Thompson

SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 160

SUBJECT:

COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE - M. GRANGER

Discussion of a local campaign contribution ordinance.  If desired, direct staff to proceed with drafting a proposed ordinance for further consideration of the Board of Supervisors, or appoint ad hoc committee to work with staff in the preparation of the draft ordinance. 

SBC FILE NUMBER: 160



AGENDA SECTION:

REGULAR AGENDA

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:

See attached staff report.



BUDGETED:



SBC BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER:



CURRENT FY COST:



STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss and provide direction to staff.  If the Board desires to pursue a local campaign ordinance, the Board may request staff to return to the Board with a draft ordinance for the Board’s consideration, or appoint an ad hoc committee to work with staff in the preparation of a draft ordinance.  Alternatively, if the Board determines that a local campaign ordinance is not required at this time or should be deferred to a future date, no action is required. 

ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL:


BOARD ACTION RESULTS:

No action taken by the Board. Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the Chair. Chairman Rivas appointed himself and Supervisor Botelho.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Staff report4/2/2016Cover Memo
Santa Cruz County Ordinance4/2/2016Backup Material
Sonoma County Ordinance4/2/2016Backup Material
Ventura County Ordinance4/2/2016Backup Material