TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Becky Craig - Acting County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero - BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Out of Country Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Acting County Executive Officer requests authorization for out of country travel for Chair Ryan Gregory, Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza, and Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Tracy Cleveland to attend the Great Wine Capitals Annual 2022 Conference in Mendoza, Argentina from October 28, 2022 through November 5, 2022 for a cost not to exceed $17,500.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Acting County Executive Officer requests authorization for out of country travel for Chair Ryan Gregory, Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza, and Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Tracy Cleveland to attend the Great Wine Capitals Annual 2022 Conference in Mendoza, Argentina from October 28, 2022 through November 5, 2022. Authorization for Napa County officials to participate in the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) was approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 7, 2007 under the GWC Policy [Part 1, Section 8B, Rule 24-E]. Costs shall not exceed $17,500.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Agricultural Commissioner Subdivision 16000-01
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The Board of Supervisors have discussed the County's involvement in the Great Wine Capitals on several occasions and have decided on its importance to the Napa County wine industry with the participation of County officials. Section (E) of Part 1, Section 8B, Rule 24 of the Napa County Policy Manual establishes the policy for appointments of Napa County representatives to the Great Wine Capitals General Assemblies.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
It is anticipated that the County will participate in future years and that the associated costs will be budgeted accordingly.
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