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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance Number 2004-4 was introduced on
first reading on July 7, 2004, and a public hearing and second reading was held on July 26, 2004.
A public hearing and final reading was completed on August 11, 2004,with no change being made
to the text of said Ordinance, and on motion duly made and seconded,was adopted. Effective date
of said Ordinance is listed below.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2004-4
ORDINANCE TITLE: IN THE MATTER OF ADDING CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE
WELD COUNTY CODE
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 22, 2004
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: August 13, 2004
PUBLISHED: August 18, 2004, in the Fort Lupton Press
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NOTICE OF
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
Pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance Number 2004-4 was introduced on
first reading on July 7, 2004, and a public hearing and second reading was held on July 26, 2004,
with no change being made to the text of said Ordinance. A public hearing and third reading is
scheduled to be held in the Chambers of the Board, First Floor Hearing Room, 915 10th Street,
Greeley, Colorado 80631 on August 11, 2004. All persons in any manner interested in the next
reading of said Ordinance are requested to attend and may be heard.
Please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at phone (970) 336-7215, Extension 4225, or fax
(970)352-0242, prior to the day of the hearing if, as a result of a disability, you require reasonable
accommodations in order to participate in this hearing.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2004-4
ORDINANCE TITLE: IN THE MATTER OF ADDING CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE
WELD COUNTY CODE
DATE OF NEXT READING: August 11, 2004, at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: July 28, 2004
PUBLISHED: July 31, 2004, in the Fort Lupton Press
2004-2381
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STATE OF COLORADO
County of Adams SS.
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newspaper during the period and time of publication or said notice no change being made to the text of said
and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof. that Ordinance. A public hearing and third
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�\ S.Xx000(, I�/l. ti- ORDINANCE NO. 20044
Notary Public ORDNANCE TITLE: IN THE MATTER
OF ADDING CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL
SERVICES TO THE WELD COUNTY.
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DATE OF NEXT READING:Aug. us(11.
BRIGHTON, CO 80601 2004,at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
DATED:July 28,2004
PUBLISHED:July 31,2004,in the Font
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WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2004-4
IN THE MATTER OF ADDING CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE WELD COUNTY
CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority
of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld County
Code Ordinance 2000-1, enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld, including the
codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or
before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of inclusion of Chapter 10, Social Services.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, that Chapter 10 Social Services is added, to read as follows
CHAPTER 10
SOCIAL SERVICES
ARTICLE I
Child Protection Citizen Review Panel Procedures
and Conflict Resolution Process
Sec. 10-1-110. Enabling Authority.
Enabling authority for the Citizen Review Panel and Conflict Resolution Process is found in Article 3,
Part 2, Title 19, C.R.S. ("Colorado Children's Code"). Further authority is found at 12 C.C.R.
2509-5, Section 7.400.7.
Sec. 10-1-120. Purpose.
The information contained in this document is intended to fulfill three purposes: 1) to inform grieving
parties of their rights and obligations in the Conflict Resolution Process; 2) to act as written
procedures for the implementation of the Citizen Review Panel and Conflict Resolution Process;
and 3) to comply with the requirements of the legal authority and requirements cited above.
Sec. 10-1-130. Definitions.
The following definitions shall be applicable in the operation of the Citizen Review Panel.
Administrative Liaison-A person who has been appointed by the Board for the purpose of assisting
the Citizen Review Panel in coordinating and completing its duties pursuant to these Procedures
and Conflict Resolution Process.
Board- The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County.
Citizen Review Panel - An advisory body appointed by the Board to hear and make
recommendations concerning grievances filed concerning the conduct of Department employees
in performing their duties under Article 3 of the Colorado Children's Code.
Complainant- Any person who was the subject of an investigation of a report of child abuse or
neglect or any parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child who is the subject of a report of child
abuse or neglect and brings a grievance against the Department in accordance with Section 19-3-
211, C.R.S.
Director- The Director of the Weld County Department of Social Services.
Department- The Weld County Department of Social Services.
Grievance-A complaint filed concerning the conduct of Department employees in performing their
duties under Article 3 of the Colorado Children's Code. The term does not include complaints
regarding actions by the courts, attorneys, law enforcement officials, employees of the State of
Colorado, foster parents or other providers of services to children, or other family members.
Recommendation-A proposed course of action that may be implemented by the Director to resolve
a grievance. These proposed actions may include recommendations for case reassignment,
personnel training,and disciplinary action against the subject employee. If any disciplinary action
is initiated against the subject employee as a result of the panel's recommendations, he or she is
entitled to all applicable safeguards, including procedural rights of appeal, afforded under the
provisions of Chapter 3 of this Code.
Subject Employee-An employee of the Department whose conduct is the subject of a grievance.
Sec. 10-1-140. Membership, Appointment, and Terms.
A. Membership and Appointment. The Citizen Review Panel shall consist of five (5) regular
members and two(2)alternate members appointed by the Board without influence from the
Department or the State Department of Human Services.
B. Membership Qualifications. All members of the Citizen Review Panel shall be residents of
Weld County. The panel members shall be representative of the community, have
demonstrable personal or professional knowledge and experience with children,and shall
not be employees or agents of the Department or of the State Department of Human
Services. At least one of the members must be a parent of a minor child at the time of his
or her appointment.
C. Term of Membership. All appointments shall be for a three (3)year term. Members may
apply for reappointment at the end of the first term,but in no event may serve more than two
consecutive terms.
D. Attendance. In the event that a regular member is unable to attend a meeting or meetings
of the Citizen Review Panel,one of the alternate members shall act in the absent member's
place.
E. Vacancy. In the event that a member dies or resigns prior to the expiration of that member's
term, the Board shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy.
F. Removal. Any member, whether regular or replacement, may be removed at the sole
discretion of the Board for nonperformance of duty or misconduct.
Sec. 10-1-150. Officers And Meetings.
A. Chair and Vice Chair. A Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected annually by a majority of the
membership of the Citizen Review Panel. The Chair shall be responsible for conducting all
meetings. The Vice Chair shall substitute for the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
B. Role of Administrative Liaison. The Administrative Liaison shall attend all meetings of the
Citizen Review Panel and provide needed assistance, including,but not limited to, providing
notice of meetings, arranging for meeting space, making materials available to members,
and maintaining records of the proceedings. The Administrative Liaison shall also act as
secretary to the Citizen Review Panel.
C. Time and Place of Meetings. The Citizen Review Panel shall determine a time and place
for meetings. Meetings shall be called as needed by the Chair.
D. Quorum and Vote. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum of the Citizen Review
Panel. All official actions of the Citizen Review Panel shall be taken by vote,with a majority
of those members present needed to approve a vote.
Sec. 10-1-160. Conflicts of Interest.
No member shall participate in, or vote with respect to, any matter, if the member has a financial,
personal, or official interest in, or conflict with, the matter of such nature that it prevents or may
prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner. Any member having such
an interest or conflict shall reveal such fact,to the extent possible, prior to any Citizen Review Panel
meeting or action on the matter, and shall refrain from sitting and participating with the panel in its
consideration of,and decision on,such matter. Moreover,no such member shall testify before the
Citizen Review Panel on any such matter, in order to avoid any appearance of undue influence on
the other panel members.
Sec. 10-1-200. The Grievance Process.
A. Filing the Grievance.
1. Written Grievance. The grievance must be submitted to the Administrative Liaison
in writing no later than sixty(60)calendar days of the alleged incident of employee
conduct which is complained of, and must state the following information.
a. The complainant's full name and mailing address.
b. A short, specific statement of the complainant's grievance.
c. The applicable case name and number (if known).
d. The resolution desired by the complainant.
When a writing is received, within two (2) working days of such receipt, the
Administrative Liaison shall determine whether the writing is a"Grievance"as that
term is defined in Section 10-1-130 of this Code, filed according to the time
requirements set forth in this Section. If the writing sets forth a grievance and is
timely filed, the Administrative Liaison shall transmit the grievance to the
Department's Social Services Administrator, who shall attempt to resolve it
informally. If the grievance is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, it shall
be transmitted within ten (10)working days of its receipt by the Department to the
Director for resolution. lf the Administrative Liaison determines that the writing is not
a "Grievance," the complainant may appeal such determination to the Board of
County Commissioners, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 2-4-10 of
this Code,with the exception that the written appeal must be received by the Clerk
to the Board no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the Administrative
Liaison's determination.
2. Director Action. The Director shall act upon the grievance within twenty (20)
calendar days after he or she receives it. He or she shall issue a written decision.
if the grievance is resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, the grievance is
considered closed. if the grievance is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction
within said twenty (20)calendar days, the Director shall refer the grievance to the
Citizen Review Panel for consideration.
3. Transmittal to Citizen Review Panel. The grievance shall then be transmitted within
five (5) working days to the Citizen Review Panel, together with the Director's
proposed resolution.
4. Citizen Review Panel to Convene Hearing. Within thirty (30) calendar days after
receipt of the grievance from the Director, the Citizen Review Panel shall convene
a hearing and send its written recommendation regarding the grievance, together
with the basis for its recommendation, to the Director, complainant, and subject
employee.
B. Citizen Review Panel Hearing Procedures. Hearings of the Citizen Review panel shall be
conducted in an informal and efficient manner, while observing principles of fundamental
fairness with respect to all interested parties. The following guidelines shall apply:
1. Who May Address Citizen Review Panel. Only the complainant and the subject
employee,or one non-legal representative of each,may directly address the Citizen
Review Panel.
2. Presentations. The complainant shall be allowed one-half hour in which to present
his or her grievance, including any pertinent documentation. The subject employee
shall then be allowed one-half hour in which to respond to the grievance, including
any pertinent documentation. The members of the Citizen Review Panel may ask
questions at any time during the presentations. At the conclusion of the
presentations, members of the panel may ask either the complainant or the subject
employee to respond to further questions or to provide further documentation. The
Citizen Review Panel may not receive any documentation unless the documentation
is directly related to a grievance properly referred.
3. Testimony. At the request of the complainant or the subject employee, the Citizen
Review Panel may, as part of its review, take informal testimony submitted
voluntarily and without oath or fee by experts or other individuals, including
Department personnel. Such testimony is not subject to cross-examination or
objection by the parties to the grievance, but Citizen Review Panel members may
ask any pertinent questions of witnesses who appear. The panel may also request
and receive information from any other county or city and county that may be
pertinent to the grievance. The Citizen Review Panel may not receive any testimony
unless the testimony is directly related to a grievance properly referred.
4. Attendance. No persons other than members of the Citizen Review Panel,
complainant, his or her non-legal representative,subject employee, his or her non-
legal representative, and Administrative Liaison may attend the hearing. All other
persons who are asked to testify may be present only while giving testimony. No
legal representatives of either the complainant or the subject employee may attend
the hearing.
5. Deliberation. At the conclusion of the presentations by the complainant and the
subject employee, the Citizen Review Panel shall discuss alternative methods of
resolving the grievance and vote concerning the panel's recommendation. This
deliberation shall proceed with only the members of the Citizen Review Panel and
the Administrative Liaison present. If desired by the Citizen Review Panel, it may
consult with the Weld County Attorney, or his or her designees, for legal advice
concerning the grievance or the panel's recommendation.
6. Record of Proceedings. The Citizen Review Panel shall keep a record of all of its
proceedings. All hearings shall be tape recorded. At the conclusion of the hearing,
the complainant may listen to the tape recording, but shall not be allowed a copy
thereof because of the confidential nature of the proceedings.
7. Citizen Review Panel Recommendations. Within thirty(30)days after its receipt of
the grievance, the Citizen Review Panel shall submit a written recommendation
concerning the grievance, along with the basis of its recommendation, to the
Director,complainant,and subject employee. If the Director,complainant,or subject
employee have questions concerning the panel's written recommendation, he or she
may submit them to the Citizen Review Panel in written form,within five(5)working
days of receiving the recommendation,with a copy to the other parties. The Citizen
Review Panel shall then respond, in writing,to such inquiry within two(2)calendar
weeks to both the Director, complainant, and subject employee.
C. Finality of Review.
1. Further Inquiry. Once the Citizen Review Panel has made a recommendation
concerning a grievance, or the time for making such a recommendation has
expired, the Citizen Review Panel may not inquire further into the grievance.
2. Additional Grievance. Once the Citizen Review Panel has reviewed a grievance, it
shall not review any additional grievance filed by the same complainant concerning
the same facts at a later date.
3. No Inquiry. The Citizen Review Panel may not inquire into actions of a Department
employee if no grievance concerning that employee has been filed and such
grievance has not been properly referred to the panel for review. Furthermore,the
Citizen Review Panel may not inquire into the conduct of courts, attorneys, law
enforcement officials,employees of the State Department of Human Services,foster
parents or other providers of services to children, or other family members.
D. Post Review Procedures.
1. Weld County Director Review.Within thirty(30)calendar days of receipt of the final
recommendation of the Citizen Review Panel, the Director shall review the
recommendation and indicate whether or not he or she is in agreement. If a request
for clarification has been made to the panel,the thirty(30)days does not begin to run
until receipt of the written response from the Citizen Review Panel. If the Director
is in agreement with the recommendation, the Director shall issue a written final
decision as to the recommended course of action, which shall be provided to the
complainant and subject employee. If the complainant is in agreement with the
Director's final written decision, the grievance is considered closed.
2. Referral to the Board. If either the complainant or Director disagrees with the
recommendation of the Citizen Review Panel,the grievance shall be referred to the
Board for review. Notice of such disagreement must be in writing and be received
by the Administrative Liaison within ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of the
Director's final written decision. Such referral must be made by the Director within
thirty (30) calendar days of receiving of the final recommendation of the Citizen
Review Panel,and by the complainant within five(5)working days of receiving the
Director's final decision. All referrals to the Board must be in writing.
3. Board Recommendation.Within thirty(30)calendar days of receiving the grievance,
the Board shall submit its written recommendation, and basis for such
recommendation, to the Director, complainant, and subject employee.
4. Director's Final Written Decision. The Director shall then issue a final written
decision that shall include the Director's plan for implementation of the
recommendation. This final decision of the Director shall be provided to the
complainant and subject employee. Such decision is final and may not be appealed
by the complainant. If, by the Director's decision, disciplinary action is initiated
against the subject employee, he or she is entitled to all applicable safeguards,
including procedural rights of appeal afforded under the provisions of Chapter 3 of
this Code.
5. Director's Final Report to Citizen Review Panel. The Director shall prepare and
send a written report, which details the disposition of the grievance, to the Citizen
Review Panel within thirty(30)calendar days after he or she issues the final written
decision. The complainant and subject employee shall both be provided a copy of
the Director's written report to the Citizen Review Panel.
Sec. 10-1-210. Scope of Recommendation.
A. Recommendation Within Scope of Authority. Recommendations made by the Citizen
Review Panel and/or the Board shall be limited to actions which will resolve the grievance
and that may be implemented by the Director. The recommendation may include
recommendations for case reassignment,personnel training,and disciplinary action against
the subject employee. If any disciplinary action is initiated against the subject employee as
a result of the panels' recommendation, he or she is entitled to all applicable safeguards,
including procedural rights of appeal afforded under the provisions of Chapter 3 of this Code.
B. Recommendation Beyond Scope of Authority. Recommendations that are beyond the
authority of the Citizen Review Panel and cannot be made include,but are not limited to,the
following:
1. Recommendation as to whether abuse or neglect should or should not be
substantiated.
2. Recommendation as to whether or not an incident of abuse or neglect should result
in a listing on the Central Registry.
3. Recommendation as to whether or not dependency or neglect or criminal charges
should be filed.
4. Recommendation as to what orders should be entered in any legal action,including,
but not limited to, orders concerning child custody, placement, or visitation.
5. Recommendation as to an appropriate treatment plan for a child or family.
6. Recommendation regarding the removal of a child from his/her parent,guardian,or
custodian.
Sec. 10-1-220. Access to Records and Confidentiality.
A. Meetings Closed to the Public. Because the work of the Citizen Review Panel deals with
information concerning child abuse and neglect investigations and personnel matters,which
by statute are confidential[See Section 19-1-120 and 24-6-402(4)(c), C.R.S., meetings of
the Citizen Review Panel shall be closed to the public.
B. Access to Records and Reports. Pursuant to Section 19-3-211(1)(f), C.R.S., the Citizen
Review Panel shall have access to those reports of child abuse or neglect and information
from the complete case file which the Board believes is pertinent to the grievance. All
identifying information concerning any person who reported child abuse or neglect will be
redacted from such reports. Additionally, no participant in the conflict resolution process,
including the complainant, may divulge or make public any confidential information
contained in a report of child abuse or neglect or in any other case file record to which he
or she has been provided access. Each member of the Citizen Review Panel shall be
required,as a condition of membership,to sign an affirmation acknowledging the confidential
nature of the information concerning abuse and neglect investigations and all other
information from the Department files to be shared with the Citizen Review Panel, and
pledging not to further disseminate,divulge,or make public any confidential information to
which he or she has been provided access as part of his or her duties as a panel member.
C. Statistical Information. Statistical information which does not disclose the names of
complainants or subject employees may be released to the public.
Sec. 10-1-230. Reports.
A. Annual Reportto State Department of Human Services. On or before June 30 of each year,
the Administrative Liaison shall submit to the State Department of Human Services an
annual report which includes the following information.
1. The number of grievances received by the Director.
2. The number of grievances referred to the Citizen Review Panel.
3. The number of grievances referred to the Board.
4. The actual time frames for resolving grievances at each level.
5. A brief description of the disposition of the grievances, including the following:
a. The number resolved without action taken.
b. The number resolved by case reassignment.
c. The number resolved by requiring additional training.
d. The number resolved by imposing disciplinary action against a Department
employee.
e. The number resolved in other ways.
Sec. 10-1-240. Applicability.
The Citizen Review Panel Procedures and Conflict Resolution Process set forth herein shall apply
to complaints concerning the conduct of Department personnel in performing their duties pursuant
to Article 3 of the Colorado Children's Code for such conduct occurring after the date of adoption
herein by the Board.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, directed
to arrange for Colorado Code Publishing to supplement the Weld County Code with the
amendments contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and sub-
sections as they currently exist within said Code; and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding
capitalization,grammar,and numbering or placement of chapters,articles,divisions,sections,and
sub-sections in said Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The Board of County
Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in each and every
section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
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NOTICE
PURSUANT to the Weld County Home Rule Charter,Ordinance Number 2004-4 published above,
was introduced and, on motion duly made and seconded, approved upon first reading on July 7,
2004. A public hearing and second reading is scheduled to be held in the Chambers of the Board,
First Floor Hearing Room,915 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631,on July 26,2004. All persons
in any manner interested in the reading of said Ordinance are requested to attend and may be
heard.
Please contact the Clerk to the Board's office at phone (970) 336-7215, Extension 4225, or fax
(970)352-0242, prior to the day of the hearing if,as the result of a disability,you require reasonable
accommodations in order to participate in this hearing.
Any backup material, exhibits or information previously submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners concerning this matter may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center,Third Floor,91510th Street,
Greeley, Colorado, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, or may be
accessed through the Weld County Web Page(www.co.weld.co.us). E-Mail messages sent to an
individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To ensure inclusion of your E-Mail
correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to charding@co.weld.co.us.
SECOND READING: July 26, 2004, at 9:00 a.m.
THIRD READING: August 11, 2004, at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: July 9, 2004
PUBLISHED: July 14, 2004, in the Fort Lupton Press
Affidavit of Publication ORD#2004-4
WC CLERK TO THE BOARD
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Adams SS.
1 A.Winkler Riesel of said County of Adams being duly sworn. WELD COUNTY
say that I am publisher of CODE ORDNANCE 31001
Fort Lupton Press
that the same is weekly newspaper of l circulation was IN THE MATTER OF ADDING CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE WELD
general printed and published in the town of COUNTY CODE
Fort Lupton BE R ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
in COUNTY OF WELD,
said county and state ethat the notice n of shed i ssaidn k which STATE OF COLORADO:
the annexed is a we copy has been published in said weekly
newspaper for L consecutive weeks: that the notice was WHEREAS,the Board of Coady CommissioueredMe County of Weld,State ofColorado,
published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said
newspaper during the period and time of publication of said notice pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter,is vested with the
d in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof: that authority of administering the affairs of Weld
the first publication of said notice was contained in the issue of County,Colorado,and
said newspaper bearing the date of 7/1 A.D. WHEREAS.the Board of County Commissioners,on December 28,2000,adopted Weld
and the last publication thereof.in the issued told'newspaper. County Code Ordinance 2000-1,enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld,
bearing date, the that the said including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of general and permanent
7j+'��, nature enacted on or before said date of adoption,and
Fort Lupton Press WHEREAS,the Weld Coady Coe is in need of Inclusion of Chapter 10,Social Services.
has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the NOW,THEREFORE.BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
period or at least fifty-two consecutive weeks nest prior to the first County of Weld,State of Colorado,that Chapter 10 Social Services is added,to read as
issue thereof containing said notice or advenisement above referred follows
and that said newspaper was at the time of each of the
publications of said notice duly qualified for that purpose within CHAPTER 10
the meaning of an act entitled. "An Act Concerning Legal Notices. SOCIAL SERVICES
Advertisements and Publications and the Fees of Printers and
Publishers thereof.and to Repeal all Acts and Parts of Acts in
Conflict with the Provisions of this Act"approved April 7. 1921. ARTICLE I
and all amendments thereof,and particularly as amended by an act Child Protection Citizen Review Panel Procedures
approved.March 30, 1923.and an act approved May 13. 1931. and Conflict Resolution Process
Karen Lambert Sec.10-1-110.Enabling Authority.
Enabling authority for the Citizen Review Panel and Conflict Resekdbn Process Is found in
Publisher Article 3,Part 2,Thee 19,C.R.S.(Colorado Chidrenls Code').Further sutipdy s found
at 12 C.C.R.2509-5,Section 7.00.7.
Sec.10-1-120.Purpose.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
.2/14/2004 AD The information contained in this document's intended to fulhl three purpoees:l)to itdam
grieving parties of their rights and obligations in
the Conflict Resolution Process:2)to act as written procedures for the implementation of
the Citizen Review Panel end Conflictrequirements
thelResolutionl Process;
tiS4(.9 ^ Anot and Cozen comply with the l and
of the legal authority and requirements cited above.
VWtiAl Sec.10-1-130.DeMltbro.
Notary Public Thefolowkg definitions shall be applicable In the operation of the Citizen Review Panel.
Administrative Liaison-A person who has been appointed by the Board for the purpose of
assisting the Citizen Review Panel in coordinating and completing its duties pursuant b
139 NORTH MAIN these Procedures and Conflict Resolution Process.
Board-The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County.
BRIGHTON, CO 80601 Citizen Review Panel-An advise/body appointed by the Board to hear and make
recommendations concerning grievances Med concerning the conduct of Deprhn ant
employees In perfuming their duties under Mid,3 of the C°brado ChiWenla Code.
Complainant-Any person who was the subject den kweatlgallan of a repo,o did abuse
or neglect or any parent guardian,u legal ustodlan ore idwlaist esubjectofa report
of child abuse or neglect and brings a grievance against**DeprtmMin Dcmdence with
Section 19-3-211,C.R.S.
Director-The Director of the Weld County Department of Social Services.
Department'The Weld County Department of Social Services.
Grievance-A complaint Ned concerning the conduct of Depennrd employees In
performing t eirduties undrMIde 3othe Colorado CMldrenta Code.The loan does not
include complaints regarding actions by the courts,attorneys,law enforcement officials,
employees of the State of Colorado,poster parents or other providers of services to children,
or other family members.
Recommendation-A proposed course of action that may be implemented by the Director
to resolve a grievance.These proposed actions may include recommendations for case
resegmment,personnel training,and disciplinary
•
• action against the subject employee.If any dIsclpinary action is dilated against vie subject
employee as a midi of the panel,s recommendations,he or she Is entitled ball applicable
safeguards,Inducting procedural rights of appeal,afforded under the provisions or Chapter
C� (ter 3dthis Code.
Subject Employee-M employee of the Department whose conduct is the subject of a
grievance.
Sec.10-1-140.Membership.Appointment and Terms.
A.Membership and Appointment.The Citizen Review Panel Shell consist of five(5)regular
members and two(2)alternate members appointed by the Board without Influence from the
Department or the State Department ofHum anServkes.
R
BB.Mekiterehp .M al members d . ben Review Panel shallbe residents 3.Transmittal to Clean Review Panel.The pievace Wait then be transmitted within five
of weld Coo personal el elpr mothersional shall be representative the community, (5)working days to the Citizen Review Penal,
knowledge and experience with alpdren,an shall not-be employees or together with Dtrerbls Proposed raeoerYon.
Department or of the Stateagents of the
Department of Human Services. least e t,o of the members oof CitizenReview f Panel to Convene Hearing. Review
(30)calendar days alter recap(
must be a parent of a minor child at the time of his or her grievance frarrr the Director,the Citizen Review
C.Term of Membership.All appointments shall be for a three(3) may Panel shall
togetherlconvene a hearing and send its written recommendation regarding the
apply mo year tens.Members wir the basis for its reappointment at the end of the first term,but subs employee. recotenanrardallon,bthepfraclor,canpieded and
in no event may serve more than two consecutive terms. B.CitizeJ.AIWdann.lntha evadthat areguier member is unabiebaaMameeting or meetings n iReview an Panel Hearing Procedures.Hearings of the Citizen Review panel shall be
tfteCezen Review Panel,one of the alternate members shall act in the absent memberls fairness with informal all ndrestspcient pates.
The whYe obaeMu edndpr y-fundamental'lace. 1.Who reaPect to all interested parties. following guidelines shall apply:
E.Vacancy.In the event that a member dies or resigns prior to the expiration of that or one MayAddresa Citizen Review Panel.Onythecomprakentand the subject employes,
remberls term,the Board shall appoint a new member tonon-legal repnesantative a each,^nal'tlkectly swinetheman Review Panel N the vacancy. 2.Resedetiane.The complained shall be allowed over-half hour in which to present by or her grievance,Including any pertinent entation.The subject
Removal.My member,whether regular or replacement,may be removed at the sole athwart o w-haif hour In which to respond to aapbyee ahaatlwn be
bnelion of the Board for nonperformance of duty or misconduct the pleura ce,including anypartined documentation.
Penal may ask question,al any unle wring are The mambas of the Review
fare.10-1-150.Officers And Meetings. Prearwteoes,nwnwsra a Ye Praenteeons.At the
wepbyeeb respond le further astio may eek either the complainant umenta or the weld
.L.Chair and Vice Chair.A Chair and Vide Chair shall be elected annually by a majority o Review Panel questions cub ogbn u Nttnsrat ewne documentation.The whin
t he membership of the Citizen Review Panel.TheChair shall be responsible for conducting 'end beadsmen=properly rehired.e ent sasrasg°n wYeea1M doaprlerY6on is*wily
all meetings.The Vice Chair shall substitute for the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
3B.RtleaAdministrative Liaison.The Administrative Liaison shall attend all meetin earn. 3.Testimony.el Mille'squad dale complekudorthe subject employee,the Citizen Review
CitizenR Reviewof Administrative
Panel and g may,as part of its review,lake informal testimony
provide needed assistance, submitted voluntarily and without oath or fee by experts or dheryldividuais,including
making ing,motet ns not limited
available, nprovidbing es notice
,and mainta of ining meetings,arranging for meeting space, De rtmanl personnel.Such testimony is not subject b or objection by
cartes to the grievance,but Citizen Review Panel members may ask any pertinent
retards of the proceedings.The Administrative Liaison shall also act as secretary to the question of witnesses
Citizen Review Pawl. who appear.The panel may also request and receive information from any other county or
city and county that may be pertinent to the grievance.The Citizen Review Panel may not
C.Time and Place of Meetings.The Citizen Review Pena that determine a time and place receive any testimony unless the testimony is
for meetings.Meetings shall be called as needed by the Chair. directly related to a grievance property referred.
D.Quorum and Vote.Three(3)members shay constitute a quorum of the Citizen Review 4.Attendance.No persons other than members or the Citizen Review Panel,complainant,
Panel.AY official actions of the Citizen Review Panelshall be taken by vote,with a majority his or her non-legal representative,subject employee,his or her non legal representative,
of those members present needed to approve a vote. and Administrative Liaison may attend the hearing.All other persons who are asked to beet'
Sec.1P1-180.Conflicts of Interest. may be present only while giving testimony. No legal representatives old either the
complainant or the subject employee may attend the hearing.
No financial, shall participate in,or vote with respect to,any matter,if the member has a 5.Deliberation.Al the conclusion ode presentations by the complainant and the subject
personal,or official interest in,or conflict with,the matter of such nature that It employee,the Citizen Review Penal shall discuss alternative methods of resolving the
prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an imperial manner.Any grievance and vote conceming the penells
member having such an interest or conflict shall reveal such fad,tothe anted possible,prior recommendation.This deliberation shag proceed with only the members of the Citizen
to any Citizen Review Panel meeting or action on the matter,and shall refrain from sitting Review Panel and the Administrative Liaison present.If desired by the Citizen Review
and participating with the panel in its consideration of,and decision on,such matter. Panel,It may consult with the Weld County Attorney,
Moreover,no such membershas testify beforethe Citizen Review Panel nanysu hmatter, or his or her designees, for legal advice concerning the grievance or the tensile
in order to avoid any appearance of undue influence on the other panel members. recommendation.
Sec.10-1-200.The Grievance Process. 6.Record of Proceedings.The Citizen Review Panel shall keep a record of all of lb
proceedings.All hearings chap be tape recorded.At the conclusion o the hearing,the
A.Fang the Grievance. complainant may listen to the tape recording,
but shall not be allowed a copy thereof because of the confidential nature
1.Written Grievance.The grievance must be submitted to the Administrative Liaison in of the Proceedings.
Meng no later than sixty(60)calendar days of the alleged Incident of employee conduct -
welch is complained of,and must stale the fat-hang into motion. 7.Citizen Review Panel Recommendations.Within thirty(30)days after its receipt of the
grievance,the Citizen Review Panel
a.The complaimdls full name and mailing address. grievance,along with the basis of Its shall submits written recommendation concerning the
recommendation,to the Director,complainant,and subject employee.If the Director,
b.A short,specific statement of to compainenlla grievance. complainant, or subject employee have questions concerning the panells written
recommendation,he or she may submit them to the Citizen Review Panel in written farm,
c.The applicable case name and number(if Mom). within five(5)working days ofreceMrgthe recommendation,with a copy b the other parties.
d.Theresolutiondesiredcorn complainant. The Citizen Review Panel shall then respond,in writing,to such inquiry within two(2)
by War calendar weeks to both the Director,complainant,and subject employee.
Warn a writing is received,within two(2)waking days of such receipt,the Administrative C.Finality of Review.
Liaison shall determine whether the writing is a
'Grievants'as that tennis defined in SedM 10-1-130 of tiffs Code.tied according to the 1.Further Inquiry.Once to Citizen Review Panel has made a recommendation concerning
lima sets reqfort�wnts set forth b this Section.If the writing a grievance,or the time for making such arecommendalbn has expired,the Citizen Review
grievance and is timely filed,the Administrative Liaison shall hranamlt the Penal may not inquire further into the grievance.
grievance to the Department's Social Services Administrator,
who"attamplb resolve ltinfonnaly.negrisvanceis rptresavad bale compwinanits 2.Additional Grievance.Once the Citizen Review Panel has reviewed a grievance,it shall
adebdbn,it shall be transmitted within ten(10)working days of its receipt by the not review any additional grievance filed by the same complainant concerning the same
Deperbred to the Director for resolution.If the Administrative Liaison determines that the facts at a later data.
Sling b not a'Grievance,'the complainant may appeal such debrmirebbn to the Board
ci CCodanty ap� a unty Commissskineew the procedures set forth inSection 2-4-10 of this 3.Inquiry.The Citizen Review Panel may not inquire lnbadtions oa Departmentaaployse
p appeal must be received by the Clerk to the Board if no grievance concerning that employee has been filed and such grievance Me not been
no later than thirty(30)calendar days following the Administrative Llaisonls determination. Property referred to the panel for review.
Furthermore.the Citizen Review Pena may not Inquire Into the conduct a court,attorneys,
2.DfrectorAcbon.The Director shall adupn the grievancewghln twenty(20)nbnderdays law enforcement offiolala,employees o the State
Hier he or she receiesit.Hearsheaha'issue a written declaim,.lithe grievancelaresolved Department of Human Services,foster Pawn or oe.er Providers acervloes to WYaen,o
to the oo plabarsls satisfaction,the grievance is caakwed dosed.If the grievance Is not ether f miy scowlero
resolved to the comdslnende son within said bogy(20)calendar days,the
Director shall refer the grievance to the Ceara Review Penal fee rdraideration. D.Post Review Procedures.
1.Weld County DSc*Rarer.War Sty(30)alma days of receipt of is MS
recommendation den CRzenRevie tinel,the Director Mel reviewte recmvnae aYen 1.The number of grtev'ecea melted by tto Director.
and Indicate whetter or red ha or she M in
agreenent.to request*dellka sn Sateen msbeb tepatN,thethlM(30)dayedoes 2.The number of Florence'relemed to M CRan Review Panel.
not begin to run until receipt of the wrtten response
from the Citizen Review Panel.tithe Director is in agreement with the recommendation,the 3.The nunhberWyywatips rokrratl iota bard.
Director shall Issue a written fiM decision as to the 4.mesa tMw tames for resoMn
recommended course of action,which shall be provided to the complainant and subject 9 grievances ai each level.
employee.If is complainant is In agreement with the Medals final whiten decision,the 5.A brief description of the dispoaltlon of the
grievance is considered dosed. grievances,Including the following:
a.TM number resolved without action taken.
2. Referral to the Board. If either the complainant or Director disagrees with the
recommendation of the Citizen Review Panel.the grievance shay be referred torte Bore b.The number resolved by case reassignment.
for review.Notice of such disagreement must be In writing and be received by the
Administrative Liaison within ten(10)calendar days after the receipt of the Dkedal s final c.The number resolved by requiring additional training.
what decision.Such referral must be made by the Director within thirty(30)calendar days
of rec iv goftneMW reconwr,eodattoml of the Citizen Review Panel,and by the complement
wthln fire(5)working days of receiving the Directoris Final decision.All referrals to the d.The number d
Bowl must be in writing. by imposing disdplirery action against a Deparbnant employee.
•3.Board Recommendation.Mien thirty(30)calendar days of receMng the s.The numbs resolved in other woes. .
grievance, the Board shall submit Its written recommendation, and basis for such gam -1-240.Applicability.10
recomcon,to the Director,complainant,and subject employee.
rwdatl
4.DMerla Final Written Decision.The Director shall then issue a final written dadabntat The Cthen Review Panel Procedures and Conflict Resolution Process set forth herein
that kside the Directors plan for implementation
of to complaints concerning the conduct ofDepeslsntpersonnel a performing
of thssecomrnendad0n.This final decision of the Dlrectrcahat beaoddedtot a compNnent their duties pursuant to Article 3 of the Colorado CMldrenls Code for such conduct
and subject employee.Such derision is final oncoming after the date of adoption herein by the Goad.
and may not be appealed by the complainant.9,by the olrecmrts decision,disciplinary BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED ,e
action's initiated against the subject employee,he or she is ended to all applicable by the Boer tlhatt a Clerk to is Board bra.antl M
safeguards,including procedural rights of appeal afforded under the provisions of Chapter ekacbedloaange farCdaedo Code Puolehingto supplement die Weir County Cads
with the amendments contained herein,to coincide with
3 of to Code. amen.articles,dMsions,sectors,and sub-sections as they currently mist within said
5.DYactrls Final Report to Citizen Review Panel.The Director shall prepare and send a Code;end to resolve any inconsistencies regarding
mitten report,which details the disposition of the capitalization,gramme,and numbering or*cornea of chapters,articles,divisions
grievance.torte Citizen Review WNW Panel WNW thirty(30)cale5edays after he orshe issues sections,and sub-sections in said Code.
the final written decision.The complainant and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED paragraph,
subjedempbyeasMA bdhMprwldeda copy Nthe Director's written reparltothe Citizen sentence,clause,«phrase of this Ordinance is�any reason held or decided to be
Review Panel. unconstitutional,arch decision shat not affect the validity
Sec.10-1-210.Scope of Recommendation. that
the remaining portions hereof.The Board of County Commissioners hereby declares
tat it would have enacted this Ordinance in each and every section, subeecton,
A.Recommendation Wthin Scope of Authority.Recommendations made by the Citizen Paragraph,sentence,dauaa,and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or
Review Panel acdlor the Board shall be limited to actions which will casaba time grievance more sections, subsedlons, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be
and that maybe implemented by to Director.The declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
recorrarwmdation may Include recommendations for case reassignment,personnel raining,
and disciplinary action against the subject employee.If any ••••
ds$pitry action is initiated against the subject as a result al the pamslst employee -NOTICE
recommendation,he or she le aids of appeal afforded ureic YhaPaviNasarned dC ade nap6a 3 of drdeC�indutling pracetluml
PURSUANT Weld County Home Rule Charter, Ordinance Number 2004-4
published above,was introduced and,on motion duly made and seconded,approved
B.Recommendation Beyond Scope of Authority.Recommendations that ea beyond the upon first reading on July 7,2004.A public hearing and second reading is schedsd to
aswlyofte Citizen Review Panel and cannotbe made include.but are not limited to,the beheld lathe Chambers of the Board Flat FloorHearing Room,91510th Street,Greeley,
Colorado 60631,on July 28,2004.AN persona In any manner interested In the rang of
Notating: said Oer s xe a requested a heard.to attend d may be ad.
rekt
1.Rocasnrdaton as to whether Manor neglect shouaSeYaoae,abstw.abd.
Please contact the Clerk to the Board's office at phone(970)336-7215,Exerabn 4225,
2.Recommendation as to whether of rat an incident of abuse or neglect should result in er my(970)352-0242,prior to the day of the hearing it,as the result of a disability.you
a Noting on the.Central Registry. Toe reasonable accommodatora in aster to participate in this honing.
3.Recomme detan as to whether or not dependency or neglect or criminal Merges Art backup material,exhibits or information previously submitted tote Board of County
should be Red. Commissioners concerning this mate may be examined in is office of the Clerk lo the
Baud of County Commissioners,located in the
4.Recommendation as to whatorders shout be entered in any legal action,including,but Wed County Centennial Center,Third Floor,91510th Street,Greeey,Calorado,bttweac
net imbed t,orders concerning child custody.placement or Wellston. to hens of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday thm Friday,or may be a cessed through
the Wald County Web Page(ww.on.weld.co.us 4tlm2Avww co weld m hna).&Mel
5,Recommendation as to an appropriate treatment plan for a child or mesa gee sent to en individual Commiaener may not be Included In the case file.To
ferny.S.Recommendation regarding the removal of a child trophies her parent, ensure inclusion of your E-Mal correspondence Into the case tile,please send a copy to
guaden.a custodian. aWdkamco.weld rg9t.
Sc 10-1-220.Access to Records and Confidentiality. SECOND READING:July 28,2004,at 9:00 a.m.
THIRD READING:August 11,2004,at 9:00 a.m.
A.Intsmillen Iffeellnge C bathe�use and tswodoftlti Citizen Reviewith
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
atdch by statue are confidential in investigations 24- 2(4)()mates, WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
[ s elb closed
setto the ep 24-8-402(4)(c),C.R.5.,
Irreaiga of the Citizen Review Panel shall be tlWBtl to public.
DATED:July 9,2004
S.Acores to Records and Reports.Pursuant to Section 19-3-211(1)(f). PUBLISHED:July 14,2001,in the Fort Lupien Press
C.R.S.,the Citizen Review Panel shall have access to those reports of child abuse or
neglect and information flan time complete case file ankh to Board believes is pertinent
to the grievance.AN identifying Information concerning any person who reported child
Mum or neglect will M redacted from such reports.AdtltlorWy,no participant in the
cared resolution process.mending the complainant,may divulge or male public any
arsbaN integration contained In a report of Mid abuse or neglect at any other case
to turd to which he or the has been provided access.Each member of the Citizen
SWAM Pent shell be required,es a condition of
nernbralap,tosgn anNBmalknatluawedg ng tecadderelehnatureoftlle infarmalldn
awwesWtgabuee andn egle tnveetlgatorsand Mother lnformati ntantsDeprment
Om to bothered with the Citizen Review Panel.and pledging not to further disseminate.
divulge,or make public any .
eruct a informlbn to Meth he or she toy been provided access as fat of his or her
ants ass panel member.
C.taatabeal Information.Statetml klomatlon which doe;mitigates the names of
mrapielnrle or subject employees may be released to is pubic.
Sera iS-ad70.Reports.
A.Annual Report to State Department of Henan Services.On or before June 30 of each
year,M MaiuWaOw Liaison shall submit to the See
Deprtare of Hunan Serdws an annual report which includes the following
inksmatm.
NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, will conduct a public
hearing at 9:00 a.m., on July 7, 2004, in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners,
Weld County Centennial Center,915 10th Street, First Floor,Greeley,Colorado,for the purpose of
considering amendments to certain sections of the Weld County Code, as currently amended.
Second and third reading of said Ordinance will be considered on July26 and August 11,2004. All
persons in any manner interested are requested to attend said hearing and may be heard.
If a court reporter is desired, please advise the Clerk to the Board, in writing, at least five
days prior of the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting
party. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are
required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office
at (970) 356-4000, Extension 4226, prior to the day of the hearing.
Copies of the proposed amendment may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third
Floor, Greeley, Colorado, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
DOCKET NO. 2004-54
APPLICANT: County of Weld
REQUEST: Code Ordinance#2004-4, In the Matter of Adding Chapter 10, Social Services,
to the Weld County Code
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: June 16, 2004
PUBLISHED: June 19, 2004, in the Fort Lupton Press
Affidavit of Publication NOTICE-2004-54/COUNTY OF WELD#2
WC CLERK TO BOARD
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Adams SS.
A.Winkler Riesel of said County of Adams being duly sworn.
ay that I am publisher of
Fort Lupton Press
that the same is a weekly newspaper of general circulation was
primed and published in the town of
Fort Lupton
in said county and state that the notice of advertisement,of which
the annexed is a true copy has been published in said weekly
newspaper for consecutive weeks: that the notice was
published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said
newspaper daring the period and time of publication of said notice
and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof: that Nance
the first publication of said notice was contained in the issue of The Band olComeNCormuilselswers of
Weld County CMmepe,N m ae btd a
said newspaper bearing the date of 6/1 A.D public hearing at 910•w,.1 key 7r
said and the last publication thereto.in the issue T n wspaper. 9004,in the Chambers of the Booed of
bearing date. the 8/10/'(104 that the said County Commissioners,Weld tat
CenteeaW Cear,01510th Street,Flat
Fort Lupton Press Ilsar.Oneetey,Cd .orado, amppoee
P et eoeeielerlttg.twemente to earialn
iedlote of the Wt9SOeunty Code ae
has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the eitt9 tey USL aaeR - eese ena lied
period of at least fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior to the first ,:reeding of.S Clem-- Vag be
Issue thereof containing said notice or advertisement above refereed eenleldMed mime g9 app 11,
: and that said newspaper was at the time of each of the Amt
publications of said notice duly qualified for that purpose within 2004. AN pees 9n any manner
the meaning of an act entitled. "An Act Concerning begat Notices.
Advertisements and Publications and the Fees of Primers and aid
Publishers thereof,and m Repeal all Acts and Parts of Acts in Interested an ne�peMM'19 end
Conflict with the Provisions of this Act"approved April 7. 1931, miring and repay be Aiwa le desired,
and all amendments thereof,and particularly as amended by an act Bsoo.tep.I•
approved,March 30. 1923.and an act approved May 13. 1931. pyaea advise the Clnu to the Board,ki
writing,al Meet Ave dM Prior d the
iL `Winkler Qieset M bar "^ n°
patty.M aocordanawic t, f seems
Publisher with DloeOlmMe Aep if apadai
for you o panto m andnd M otd.
for you to act Cla k this hearing,
peaty contact the CwuExteeaene220.
to the Board's
Subscribed and sworn to before me this OMad(979)959•et80,
.6/.1912004 A•D„ prier to the dayofma hearing.
copies d me ed in ee
/ ephai
Commissioners,
may be examined in the
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APPLICANT: County of Weld
BRIGHTON. CO 80601 REQUEST:Code Cramme t-a,In
the Matter of Adding Chapter 10,Seder
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BOARD OP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
DATED: June 10,2004
• PUBLISHED: June 19,2004,in the Fort
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