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File #: 26-0370    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/27/2026 In control: County Counsel
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Delegating to County Counsel the Authority to Present Petitions Pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 6500
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Staff Memo re WIC 6500 Delegation

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  County Counsel

Meeting Date:  April 7, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Katharine L. Elliott

Phone: 

707-234-6885

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Adoption of Resolution Delegating to County Counsel the Authority to Present Petitions Pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 6500

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution delegating to County Counsel the authority to present petitions pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code section 6500; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request

California Welfare and Institutions Code section 6500 provides that judicial proceedings alleging that a person with a developmental disability is dangerous to self or others, or as a result of an acute crisis, shall be presented by the District Attorney, unless the Board of Supervisors has delegated such authority to County Counsel.

 

The District Attorney requested that the County Counsel’s Office seek Board authorization to present petitions pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code section 6500. The County Counsel’s Office agrees with request.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Decline to adopt the Resolution.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

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: N/A

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Executive Office                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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