DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Approval of National Association of Counties Voting Delegate
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman or his designee to complete the designation of Supervisor Magsig as the County's voting delegate for the 2023 National Association of Counties' 2023 Annual Business Meeting.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action, which will approve the designation of Supervisor Magsig as the County of Fresno's voting delegate at the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Annual Business Meeting in July 2023. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If the recommended action is not approved, the County of Fresno will not be able to participate in the association's annual election of officers and policy adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The NACo calendar year (CY) 2023 dues of $18,421 were paid in November 2022. Dues for CY 2024 will be included in the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget for Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditures Org 2540, which will be presented to your Board in September 2023.
DISCUSSION:
On May 16, 2017, your Board approved continued membership in NACo and membership dues have been paid annually. NACo is the leading voice for all counties nationwide and ensures that California county priorities are at the top of the national agenda, including federal funding for COVID-19 related costs, local transportation, Secure Rural Schools, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), and other issues impacting our county. On June 4, 2019 and July 7, 2020, your Board approved and authorized Supervisor Magsig's designation as the County's voting delegate at NACo's Annual Business Meetings in 2019 and 2020.
Supervisor Magsig has re...
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