TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero - BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize out of state travel for Supervisors Ryan Gregory and Anne Cottrell to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 8-14, 2024. (Fiscal Impact: $7,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The National Association of Counties (NACo) holds an annual legislative conference. In 2024, the conference will be held in Washington, D.C. February 10-13. NACo is the only national organization that advocates for counties before the federal government, working to make sure the county governments are well-represented and better understood as a key element in the governmental structure. Supervisors Gregory and Cottrell will attend committee meetings and meetings with congressional offices and federal representatives.
Because the meetings with Congress and federal officials take place before, during, and after the conference, the requested travel period is February 8-14, 2024.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Board of Supervisors Fund
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Supervisors Ryan Gregory and Anne Cottrell represent Napa County while attending the NACo Conference and meet with federal officials on issues impacting Napa County. The estimated cost of the travel is $3,500 each.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequences if not approved:
The County of Napa will not have representation at the meetings with congressional offices and federal officials.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not...
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