2014-03-06 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

Home

commented that there shouldn’t be a lead person for the sub-committees but work as small groups. Ms. Maddox stated all the Commissioners bring very different experiences, talents and skills that some of the other Commissioners can learn about that they may not be familiar with. Mr. Matsuda stated he would like to focus on Environmental Management and what has transpired from the last report. Mr. Perry said he would be happy to help with Environmental Management. Mr. Perry asked what were the three categories. Ms. Maddox replied technology, energy and enhancing revenues, however more categories may be added. Ms. Kierkiewicz stated the three categories were the things the Commissioners were going to keep in mind when evaluating the different departments. Mr. Perry seemed to think it may not necessarily be all encompassing. Ms. Garson suggested reviewing the County Charter and the policy of what the report is supposed to do. Ms. Garson indicated that she thought there are between 40- 50 departments and boards and commissions. She also noted the letters that went out touched upon all the departments and boards and commissions and that should satisfy the Charter requirement that the Cost of Government Commission study and investigate county government. Mr. Mitchell stated the last commission received a minimum response so it may take a lot more time and energy in looking at the departments and boards and commissions this time around. Ms. Maddox said the sub-committees should meet with the departments and agencies for the purpose of gathering information for the final report. Ms. Garson said for Sunshine Law purposes, if the Commission is going to form sub-committees, the members need to be identified, what their authority is and what they are tasked to do. Ms. Maddox stated that if a department has an affiliated board or commission, that board or commission will also be included in the sub-committee the Commissioner(s) is tasked with. Ms. Kierkiewicz asked if there is a limit as to how many people can be part of the sub-committee. Ms. Garson replied less than quorum. The following is a tentative list Commissioners expressed interest in investigating: Aging – Ms. Maddox Civil Defense – Mr. Perry; Ms. Maddox Corporation Counsel – Mr. Mitchell Council County Clerk Environmental Management – Mr. Matsuda; Mr. Perry; Ms. Kierkiewicz Finance – Mr. Mitchell 4