At the time of this review, the City had no female police officers. Currently, the City and Nevada County operate separate animal shelters. The Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner has jurisdiction over the county animal shelter, and the police chief has jurisdiction over the city animal shelter. Informal talks on combining some of the operations have taken place without resolution. The consolidation of planning, building and future development of the City under the Community Development Director should provide increased communication between departments and better service to the public.
Some employees feel pressured by increased responsibilities and decreased recognition.
They are not encouraged to give input to management regarding their areas of expertise. The City has managed to operate within its budget at the cost of reducing staff, training programs and motivational incentives. City employees are to be commended for their response to the downsizing. The publication of a newsletter is a valuable tool for keeping in touch with the community, particularly during the current period of growth and development. It offers an opportunity for the City to demonstrate its interest in public opinion.