ADVISORY BOARDS How Can You Help?

“Other Duties as Assigned” Most appointments are at the worst possible time It is not your role – but – help the BOCC avoid a train wreck Have a list of boards, committees, commissions Members and terms

Boards/Committees/Commissions Fair Board and P&Z Statutory duties Statutory process to appoint/remove Appointed for terms by statute Committees/boards appointed by the commissioners Comply with open meeting rules Recommendation only for the most part Groups advising other elected officials Staff – including other elected officials

Statutory Guidance P&Z Commissions 2 year resident in the County, 3-6 year terms Recommending or final decision based on statutes and ordinances Processes set by statute and the courts – very narrow With authority from the county may expend funds/hire staff Specific conflict statutes are broad – apply to commission and BOCC Fair boards – specific duties (Except Ada) Manage the fair property and hire employees Money – part of budget but “becomes a taxing unit” Has contract, concession and prize authority

Boards/Committees in General Take care in appointments Select those who can work with others There is a reason you were elected Don’t appoint to “get them out of your hair” Provide staff –if you can’t staff don’t create (meetings, records etc.) Make sure they are trained Legal guidance??? Recognize their contributions

Within “course and scope”. Personal Liability As a public official in Idaho the it is very unlikely that you will ever be personally liable for your actions on behalf of the District as long as your actions are; Within “course and scope”. And not intentional or malicious. Idaho Tort Claims Act, Idaho Code Title 6 Chapter 9

Open Meetings HB611 – Agendas and Posting Requires governmental entities to post meeting notices and agendas to website or social media pages. Only if the entities already have a webpage. Requires all agenda items requiring action to be designated as “action items.” Prohibits a meeting agenda from being amended after the meeting started for items which require action and were not on the agenda at the start of the meeting unless an emergency exits.

Where can you be of help? Assistance with meeting notice/agenda/minutes Provide training on: Meetings, public records, conflicts, expectations, fiscal duties and responsibilities Assist with recruitment? Remind the Board of limitations!