2015-01-15 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Expand use of electronic signatures Countywide as a secure and valid means of authorization to save money in paper, copying, handling and maintaining paper documentation when it is unnecessary. Motion and Vote : Mr. Espejo moved to approve the recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and all Commissioners present voted aye. U. Accept credit cards to complete transactions currently requiring “in person” counter payments of cash or check, such as licenses, taxes and renewals. (Comm. 2014-081, Don Jacobs, Information Technology, 4/14/14) Ms. Maddox noted this recommendation came from a community member or an employee. Ms. Kierkiewicz noted the Commission discussed this issue for the Motor Vehicle Division and thinks it is being redundant. Mr. Mitchell stated he doesn’t want to confuse the two (2) issues. Ms. Maddox said the one regarding vehicles; vehicle registration can be paid online using credit cards, that one is specifically related. Ms. Kierkiewicz said for people that go to the DMV, the DMV only accepts cash or checks. Mr. Mitchell thinks the DMW is working on that. Ms. Maddox noted under agenda item #7D, that recommendation was previously approved regarding the use of debit and credit cards at DMV. Mr. Mitchell said one (1) is for DMV and one (1) is for licenses, fees and taxes. Discussion held and recommendation amended to read as follows: Accept credit cards Countywide to complete transactions currently requiring “in person” cash or check payments, such as for licenses, taxes and renewals. Motion and Vote : Mr. Mitchell moved to approve the recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Espejo and all Commissioners present voted aye. V. Continue to expand and expedite use of web-based services and commerce, allowing the public to conduct business via the internet to reduce lines and improve interactions with the public. (Comm. 2014-081, Don Jacobs, Information Technology, 4/14/14) Discussion held and recommendation amended to read as follows: Continue to expand and expedite use of web-based services and commerce, allowing the public to conduct business via the internet to increase convenience, reduce lines and improve interactions with the public. Motion and Vote : Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to approve the recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Espejo and all Commissioners present voted aye. 21