Lake County Commission on Government Reform and Accountability met June 21.
Here is the agenda provided by the Commission:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval Of Minutes
2.1 17-0684
Minutes from May 31, 2017.
Attachments: Gov Reform Final Minutes 5 31 17 3. Chair's Remarks
4. Public Comments (items not on the agenda)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6.1 17-0591
Introductions
6.2 17-0697
Commission Ground Rules
6.3 17-0698
Discussion of Committee Charge Issues: Identify questions, topics to pursue, or ideas and/or issues from Commissioners about each component of the Commission’s Charge:
a. Independent Redistricting: Analyze state and county governments; evaluate their governance structure, methodology, implementation and outcomes
b. Countywide Elected Chairman: Study similar counties; identify key issues, challenges, opportunities and decisions; identify best practices and policies to balance authority between the County Board, Chairman and County Administrator; ensure strong accountability, professional standards and high ethical standards and safeguards
c. Reduce the size of the board: Examine, assess and report on similar counties' efforts; identify positive and negative impacts on efficiency, constituent services, policy decisions, and compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act
d. Other Reform Proposals: Share ideas on additional reforms that could be studied in the future
6.4 17-0699
Discussion of overall Commission schedule of topics.
7. Adjournment
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