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Thank you for your willingness to contribute your time and effort to this much needed project.
I would like to see the Minutes up much sooner, even if marked DRAFT copy. It's more do -able to read
than download and listen to an entire meeting. But, to you nine volunteers, thank you.
I believe that we should NOT even consider making the CCR and Assessor appointed positions. I see
there has been discussion about it. Making those positions appointed would concentrate more power
into the hands of the Commissioners. Even under the best circumstances, that's a bad idea. We cannot
have the elections being controlled by those behind the scenes placing props in these positions,
extending their grasp even further. And, we can't have taxes being collected by those spending the
money. It would be rotten business in WC, and ill logic.
For me, the last thing WC needs is more appointees. It would be unfair to the citizens, eliminating our
vote, and would not be in our best interest.
I strongly believe three full terms as opposed to three full consecutive terms is more than enough for
any elected. (apply retroactively)
This will allow citizens who desire to SERVE in Weld County, a welcome environment to do so. Good old
boys and girls and cronies, career politicians do not allow for fresh eyes and vibrant decisions, but
instead, lead to dangerous loyalties where the best interest of the county is forgotten. I believe citizens
should do a public service and then return to the private sector to truly know the difficulties faced by
thousands of citizens facing daily the challenges of life in the private sector. So, I strongly advocate for a
maximum of three terms for every elected, not consecutive and not more appointees but fewer.
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Article III BOCC
Section 3-3. - Qualifications of Members.
Commissioners from districts shall reside within their geographic districts for at least six months
prior to announcing candidacy when nominated, elected or being appointed, and during their terms
of office.
Section 3-4. - Terms of Office.
3. No person shall serve more than three full consecutive terms as a County Commissioner.
I think this is best for the County.
Section 3-8. - Powers and Duties.
4 (b) Enact legislation including such means of enforcement thereof as shall be authorized by law, and
otherwise formally promulgate county policy. Unless otherwise required by statute, the Board shall act
only by ordinance in matters of legislation, contracts over $150,000, appropriations, and disposition of
real property, and by ordinance, resolution or motion, as may be appropriate, in other matters. Such
amounts should have the scrutiny of the ordinance process.
4 (c) Appoint, remove and establish qualifications of department heads. and through them, direct the
WE MUST ASSUME THE COMMISSIONERS WOULD APPOINT CAPABLE DEPT HEADS TO RUN
DEPTS.
4 (d) Appoint and remove the County Attorney, pursuant to Section 5-1 of this Charter, and retain such
other professional advisors as the Board may deem necessary. CONSIDER ELECTING FOR TWO or
FOUR YEARS AND TERM LIMIT TO THREE. (NOT THREE CONSECUTIVE) (strength of long term
career is also the weakness. Know the charter and codes intricately and know the charter and
codes intricately with long term loyalties) Blind loyalties are dangerous to the citizens. Additionally.
salary is determined by commissioners. and that is a conflict. So. ELECT. Council would set salary.
and there would not be the monetary conflict. Another good reason for Council to have
independent counsel.
Section 3-9. - Compensation.
(3) Until otherwise set, the salary of the members of the Board shall be: Commissioners of districts 1
and 3, $10,000 00; and Commissioner of district 2 and Commissioners at large, $15,000.00 per year.
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Questions/talking points
ARTICLE III - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Section 3-11. - Meetings.
(2) Special meetings shall be called by the Clerk to the Board upon the written request of the
Chairman or of any three (3) members of the Board. Each member of the Board shall be provided
at least twenty-four hours written notice of such meeting, served personally or left at each
members usual place of residence. However, a special meeting called as herein provided may be
held on shorter notice if all members of the Board are present or have waived notice thereof in
writing. A copy of the notice of a special meeting shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the
offices of the Board at the time such notice is given to members of the Board. No business shall
be transacted at a special meeting unless the same has been stated in the notice of such meeting.
Why is a special meeting called?
Transparency is critically important, and was an audit issue.
Why not post special meeting on website?
24 BUSINESS hours notice?
Section 3-6. - Commissioner - Departments.
2. Each ONE of the other four major departments, as established by Article IV, shall be coordinated by
EACH AND EVERY ONE of the other Commissioners together with assistance from another Commissioner,
both of whom shall be appointed by the Board at its first meeting in January each year. OR, taken from the
WC website one year ago: "EACH commissioner (SHALL) has primary responsibility for one of the
county's five departments and (SHALL) serves as an (THE?) assistant in another." TAXPAYERS
AREN'T GETTING OUR MONEY'S WORTH.
ARTICLE IV - DEPARTMENTS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Section 4-2. - Department of Finance and Administration.
(A) The Division of Finance and Administration shall:
(6) The Division of Finance and Administration shall be under the direction of a Finance Officer
whose duties shall include the following:
(a) The County Finance Officer shall on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners act
as Chief Accounting Officer of the County and manage, supervise, coordinate and
direct the activities of the Division of Finance and Administration. He shall reside in
Weld County and be responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the proper
execution, administration and functioning of the affairs of the above described divisions
of Weld County, including the performance by the respective divisions and officers of
those functions, duties and services permitted or required by this Charter.
(B) The Division of Human Resources shall:
(8) The Board of County Commissioners shall appoint an appeals board to which an employee
may appeal his dismissal, suspension, demotion, or other grievance. The decision of the
appeals board shall be final. (BOCC MAY NOT OVERRIDE DECISIONS.). IF A CAPABLE HR
DEPT EXISTS, AND AN APPEALS BOARD, ANYTHING FURTHER IS INTRUSIVE. AUDIT
ISSUE.
Section 4-4. - Department of Planning Services.
3. (d) The term of office shall be for three years. said terms to be staggered so that two
members from each geographic area and one member at large are appointed each year. The
Board of County Commissioners shall make the initial appointments for one, two and three years,
in order to initiate the staggered term. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms as
a member.
• ARTICLE V - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
• Section 5-1. - County Attorney Appointment.
(1) There shall be a Department of Law, the director of which shall be known as the County
Attorney. He shall be appointed by the Board for an indefinite term and his employment may be
terminated by majority vote of the Board.
CONSIDER ELECTING FOR TWO or FOUR YEARS AND TERM LIMIT TO THREE. (NOT
THREE CONSECUTIVE)
Section 5-3. - Duties.
(2) The County Attorney shall act as legal advisor for the Board and all departments and divisions
of county government. Except the County Council which shall have its own independent
counsel.
(4) When directed by the Board, the County Attorney shall represent the County, county officers
excepting the County Council and its members, county employees. and appointed boards and
commissions and their members in suits, actions and other legal proceedings.
(5) In the event of conflict between the Board and any other county officer, such county officer
shall be represented by the Weld County District Attorney, excepting the County Council and its
members which shall have its own independent counsel.
• ARTICLE VI - ELECTIVE ELECTED OFFICERS
• Section 6-1. - Elective Officers.
The Elective Officers of the County of Weld, Colorado, shall be five County Commissioners; five
County Councilmen; one County Clerk, one County Sheriff: one County Coroner (yes, elected);
one County Treasurer; one County Attorney, and one County Assessor. The salary or
compensation, term of office and qualifications of such officers shall be as provided in this Charter.
N otwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective
January 1, 2003, the Coroner shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the
terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules
established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter.
N otwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary. effective
January 1, 2003, the Treasurer shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the
terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules
established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter.
Section 6-4. - Term of Office.
(3) A person appointed to complete a term for a vacant elected office shall not be required to run
for election during such term. A term completed by an appointee shall not be considered a 'full
term" for the purposes of determining limitation on the number of consecutive terms of office the
appointee is able to serve.
Section 6-5. - Qualifications.
(5)(add) Shall have no previous or pending felony convictions in any state of the US.
(This point could be added to any of the other qualifications points.)
Article XIII COUNTY COUNCIL
Section 13-2. - Qualifications of Members.
(1) Councilmen from districts shall reside within their geographic districts at least 90 days prior
to candidacy when nominated, elected or appointment and during their terms of office.
Section 13.3 Terms of Office
(3) No person shall serve more than three full consecutive terms as a Councilman.
Section 13-8. - Powers and Duties.
(6) The Council shall review all aspects of county government and shall make such periodic
reports to the people relating to expenditures, efficiency, responsiveness, adherence to statutes,
laws and regulations, and other matters as the Council deems advisable. Such report or reports
shall be in such form as the Council shall determine and shall be provided on the County
Council website. filed with the Board of County Commissioners and copies furnished to -all
elected officers.
(8) The Council shall develop and enforce a County Code of Ethics with precise,
enforceable remedies available solely to the Council. Council decisions shall be final.
(County Code of ethics suitable to our home rule county.)
(9) The Council shall be responsible to obtain independent professional assistance in
developing and implementing a Whistleblower program for County employees and electeds.
The Council shall have sole authority over all associated costs and decisions.
Strengthen the Council The Council's role must be clearly defined so that the Council shall be
effective. Duties, responsibilities and authority must be better defined
The Council.
Shall have independent budget to fulfill its duties.
Shall have independent Counsel, and sole authority to select said Counsel. (Because
differences arise between oversight Council and elected officials, and attorney represents
electeds and serves at THEIR (commissioners) pleasure Clear conflict of interest )
Shall have sole authority and duty to implement recommendations put forth by performance
review audit results, and shall have sole authority over all associated costs.
Shall have sole authority to order investigations pertaining to any elected official.
Any professional investigations regarding any elected official shall be awarded by a
competitive bid process, with Council having sole authority over process and award.
The President of the Council shall have standing authority and is authorized and directed to
sign contracts or agreements on behalf of the Council, up to twenty five thousand dollars
The County Council shall have sole authority to independently investigate any elected official,
and impose discipline, including but not limited to censure and suspension with or without
pay. No elected official shall have authority to discipline, investigate, or publicly attempt to
implicate any other elected official.
(In the event of criminal activity, Council's independent counsel will assist to determine course )
As oversight board, shall have authority to attend any or all meetings and work sessions of
any elected official.
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• ARTICLE XIV - FINANCE AND BUDGET
• Section 14-2. - Annual Budget.
(1) The director of the Department of Finance and Administration shall prepare a recommended
budget for the next fiscal year and submit it to the Board. Such budget shall include recommended
operating expenses, capital expenditures, and revenue sources for all departments and units of
the County government, and any other information deemed necessary.
(2) The Board shall hold at least TWO one public hearingS on the proposed budget, and
additionally after any item is increased or decreased . Public notice of such hearings shall be
given on the County website at least ten days prior to the date thereof stating the time and place
of the hearings and indicating that the proposed budget is available for inspection in the office of
the Clerk to the Board during regular office hours, and on the County website, and that any
interested person may file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption
of the budget.
ARTICLE XVI - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 16-6. - Public Notice.
Notice to the public of ordinances and of certain official acts. events, determinations,
proceedings or meetings shall be given. Unless defined otherwise in the ordinances, rules or laws
pertaining to the procedure to which the public notice relates, public notice may be by publication
in a newspaper of general circulation in the County or by such other media and in such form as
may be prescribed by the Board. When the notice informs the public of some event to take place in
the future, it shall be published at least five BUSINESS days prior to such event.
Section 16-8. - Boards Composition.
The members of all appointive boards and commissions shall be broadly representative of the
community and geographic area served.
(1) The members of all appointed boards and commissions shall be appointed for three (3) year
terms.
(2) No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms on any one appointive board or
commission.
(3) No person who has been an elected officer of the County shall be appointed to an appointive
board or commission until one TWO years after leaving office.
(4) Policy recommendations of advisory boards shall be considered by the Board and either
accepted or rejected. If rejected in whole or in part, the reasons for such rejection shall be stated
and made a part of the Board's records, open to the public.
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