The Grand Jury interviewed the County Deputy Clerk of the Board and several department heads. The County and all cities produced records in response to the questionnaire. The observations are the result of interviews and review of documents, as well as replies to surveys. The Grand Jury did not find a policy in the cities or the county for disbanding a committee when its function or usefulness is no longer apparent. Some cities have a written schedule, kept by the City Clerk, of the date of appointment, and duration of the term.
Most members serve one to four years.
Many terms expire with the term of the appointing council member. A separate section describes the duties, membership, and time and place of meetings. The County Roster is maintained by the Deputy Clerk of the Board. These data can be accessed by Supervisors and their aides. The Grand Jury reviewed the information and it appears that the Roster is not updated.