REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BIG BEAR VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
BLOOMINGTON RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
INLAND COUNTIES EMERGENCY MEDICAL AGENCY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 18, 2026
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
Title
Updates to County Policy Manual
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of San Bernardino County, Board Governed County Service Areas, San Bernardino County Flood Control District, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, Bloomington Recreation and Park District, In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, approve the following updates to the County Policy Manual:
1. Approve and add new Policy 07-25: Service Pin Program
2. Amend Policy 08-01: Travel Restrictions for Continuity of Operations
3. Amend Policy 08-02: Travel Management
4. Amend Policy 08-03: Modes of Transportation While Traveling on County Business
5. Amend Policy 08-04: Travel Outside of the United States
6. Approve and add new Policy 09-08: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI
7. Amend Policy 11-15: Approval of Plans and Specifications, Permits, and Determine CEQA Exemption
(Presenter: Luther Snoke, Chief Executive Officer, 387-4811)
Body
COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as this item is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The County Policy Manual documents policy direction from the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors (collectively Board) to departments and Board-governed entities on a broad array of topics.
In order to facilitate the review of County policies, the County has established a Policy Review Committee (Committee) to evaluate requests for new policies and conduct ongoing review and update of existing policies. The Committee includes representation from various departments as follows:
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COMMITTEE |
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Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector |
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
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County Administrative Office |
County Counsel |
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Finance and Administration |
Human Resources |
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Human Services |
Innovation and Technology |
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Law & Justice Group Administration |
Project and Facilities Management |
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Public Works |
Purchasing |
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Real Estate Services |
Risk Management |
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San Bernardino County Fire Protection District |
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The Committee, which met on July 9, 2026 and August 11, 2026, has approved and recommends the updates to Section 03 County Organization and Operations, Section 07 Personnel Matters, Section 08 Travel and Transportation, Section 09 Information Technology: Email, Telephone, Internet, and Computer Systems, and Section 11 Procurement and Contracting of the County Policy Manual as follows:
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Policy |
Title |
Action |
Description of Action |
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07-25 |
Service Pin Program |
Add |
The addition of this policy is appropriate for establishing consistency in recognizing employees for their commitment and dedication by their years of service to the County. |
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08-01 |
Travel Restrictions for Continuity of Operations |
Amend |
Updates to this policy are appropriate for alignment with the current processes. |
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08-02 |
Travel Management |
Amend |
Updates to this policy are appropriate for alignment with the current processes. |
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08-03 |
Modes of Transportation While Traveling on County Business |
Amend |
Updates to this policy are appropriate for alignment with the current processes. |
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08-04 |
Travel Outside of the United States |
Amend |
Updates to this policy are appropriate for alignment with the current processes. |
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09-08 |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI |
Add |
The addition of this policy is appropriate for establishing a human-centric framework for secure, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. |
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11-15 |
Approval of Plans and Specifications, Permits, and Determine CEQA Exemption |
Amend |
Updates to this policy are appropriate for alignment with the current processes. |
The Committee also recommends the Chief Executive Officer approve the actions for the following Standard Practices (SP) regarding processes for departments:
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Number |
Title |
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03-13 SP1 |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Usage |
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08-02 SP1 |
Guidelines for Travel |
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08-03 SP1 |
Use of Private Vehicles for County Business |
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08-03 SP2 |
Use of Rental Vehicles for County Business |
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08-03 SP3 |
Use of County-Owned Aircraft for County Business |
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09-04 SP1 |
Social Media |
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09-08 SP1 |
AI Planning, Assessment, and Implementation |
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 7, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Jessica Trillo, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on August 7, 2026.