To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Information Services
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
Department Contact: Tony Rakes Phone: 707-234-6348
Item Type: Consent Agenda Time Allocated for Item: N/A
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Department of Motor Vehicles, State of California (DMV) and the County of Mendocino Information Services to Provide Direct Online Information Access for a Term of June 22, 2026, through June 22, 2030
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Motor Vehicles, State of California (DMV) and the County of Mendocino Information Services to provide direct online information access for a term of June 22, 2026, through June 22, 2030; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The County of Mendocino utilizes information obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to support authorized departmental operations and the delivery of County services. The proposed MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which the County may access DMV information through an approved and secure connection.
The MOU outlines the responsibilities of the County and DMV regarding data access, confidentiality, information security, and the appropriate use of DMV records. Access will be limited to authorized personnel and permitted purposes in accordance with applicable laws, DMV requirements, and County policies. Each participating department has obtained the necessary authorization for its department head to execute a separate DMV Information Security Agreement (DISA), as required by DMV.
Approval of this MOU will allow the County continued access of DMV information necessary to support its business and operational needs. The County will maintain appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to...
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