REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 6, 2024
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Adoption of Ordinance Regarding Placing the San Bernardino County Law Enforcement Staffing and Community Protection Act of 2024 on the Ballot for the November 5, 2024 Election
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt ordinance relating to the Law Enforcement Staffing and Community Protection Act of 2024 and ordering that the proposal be submitted to the qualified electors at the November 5, 2024 election, which was introduced on July 30, 2024 (Item No. 2).
(Presenter: Luther Snoke, Chief Executive Officer, 387-4811)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item may result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). If approved by a majority of voters, the Board of Supervisors (Board) will be required to allocate a minimum amount of funding, as part of the County's annual budget process, to patrol personnel, which includes Deputy Sheriffs, Detectives/Corporals, Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains whose job duties directly support the operations of County unincorporated patrol stations. This measure will also establish the base pay for elected County officers, other than Board members and the Superintendent of Schools.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On July 30, 2024 (Item No. 2), the Board approved the introduction of the ordinance. The recommendation before the Board will adopt the ordinance on the Consent Calendar. Approval of this item will adopt the ordinance, order the San Bernardino County Law Enforcement Staffing and Community Protection Act of 2024 (Act) be submitted to the voters at...
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