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Initiatives and Referendums, Policy #8 Proclamations, and Policy #15 Board of Supervisors Agenda Consent Items, to be rescinded.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Supervisors Agenda Consent Items was discussed during the January 6, 2026 Board meeting and consensus was this is an outdated policy and should be rescinded.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