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File #: 26-0138    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 1/15/2026 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Authorization to Rescind Mendocino County Policy #2 Board of Supervisors Positions on Initiatives and Referendums, Policy #8 Proclamations, and Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Executive Office

Meeting Date:  February 3, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Sara Pierce

Phone: 

707-463-4441

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Authorization to Rescind Mendocino County Policy #2 Board of Supervisors Positions on Initiatives and Referendums, Policy #8 Proclamations, and Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Authorize Mendocino County Policy #2 Board of Supervisors Positions on Initiatives and Referendums, Policy #8 Proclamations, and Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items, to be rescinded.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

Policy #2 Board of Supervisors Positions on Initiatives and Referendums was last amended September 18, 1990.

 

Policy #8 Proclamations was adopted on May 21, 1985.

 

Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items was adopted on January 6, 1987.                       

 

Summary of Request

The Executive Office in collaboration with County Counsel is currently reviewing policies and recommends rescinding the following policies. 

 

Policy #2 Board of Supervisors Positions on Initiatives and Referendums was last reviewed in 1990 and is vague.  It is recommended the Board rescind the policy and create a new policy which is more detailed.

 

Policy #8 Proclamations was added to the Board’s Rules and Procedures which was adopted during the January 6, 2026 Board meeting.

 

Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items was discussed during the January 6, 2026 Board meeting and consensus was this is an outdated policy and should be rescinded. 

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not approve and provide alternate direction                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/government/executive-office/policy-manual>

 

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: N/A

current f/y cost: N/A

budget clarification: N/A

annual recurring cost: N/A

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A

CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Approved

Date: February 3, 2026