Legislation Details

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Initiatives and Referendums, Policy #8 Proclamations, and Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items, to be rescinded.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of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items was discussed during the January 6, 2026 Board meeting and consensus was this is an outdated policy and should be rescinded.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