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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL FINDINGS <br />2. We recommend a detailed "working plan" be developed to drive and guide implementation <br />of the Updated ISWMP and should include, but not be limited to: <br />• An outline and schedule of specific tasks and benchmarks required to attain Updated ISWMP <br />goals. <br />• An assignment of stakeholder responsibility for completion of specific tasks and benchmarks. <br />• A mechanism for regular and frequent review and reporting of stakeholder progress by a body <br />reporting to the legislative branch. <br />• Standardized criteria for evaluation of solid waste management programs, technologies, and <br />funding sources. <br />• An evaluation of regulatory constraints to implementation of identified solid waste <br />management programs and technologies. <br />• A timeline and prioritization schedule for implementation of identified solid waste <br />management programs and technologies. <br />• A standardized process for determining whether implementation and operation of identified <br />programs and technologies should be managed by County personnel or outsourced to a private <br />contractor. <br />• A standardized policy and procedure setting forth departmental controls to be implemented <br />and identifying which departmental personnel will be responsible for program oversight. <br />• A standardized process for reviewing and evaluating the County's, DEM's, and the <br />contractor's responsibilities and obligations under specific contracts, including monitoring of <br />regulatory compliance and data reporting accuracy. <br />• Standardized policies, procedures, and safeguards necessary to reduce the County's risk to <br />contractor abuse and /or fraud to acceptable levels. <br />• An evaluation of legislative or governmental authority available to the County for contract <br />enforcement purposes. <br />• Incorporation of public input into plan development and participation in future recycling and <br />diversion programs and technologies. <br />3. We recommend that DEM evaluate areas of possible risk and exposure and develop and <br />implement written policies and procedures to reduce said risk and exposure. <br />• Consult with the Finance Department and Corporation Counsel on development of a risk <br />management policy to limit the County's exposure to governmental sanctions and civil <br />liabilities. <br />15 <br />