TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison - Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Leah Doyle-Stevens - Aide, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer requests authorization for 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 10-16, 2023 at an estimated cost not to exceed $3,000 each, and meetings held with federal officials regarding legislative matters related to Napa County.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Today’s action will authorize out of state travel for the Legislative Subcommittee members for February 10-16, 2023 to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference and meet with federal officials. The Deputy CEO of Communications will also attend the conference.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Board of Supervisors |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Supervisors Ryan Gregory and Anne Cottrell represent Napa County while attending the NACo Conference and meet with federal officials on land use issues impacting Napa County. The estimated cost of the travel is not to exceed $3,500 each. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The County of Napa have representation at the meetings with congressional offices and federal officials. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Effective and Open Government |
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 applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The National Association of Counties (NACo) holds an annual legislative conference. In 2023, the conference will be held in Washington, D.C. February 12-15. NACo is the only national organization that advocates for counties before the federal government, working to make sure that county governments are well-represented and better understood as a key element in the governmental structure. Supervisors Gregory and Cottrell and the Deputy CEO of Communications 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 10-16, 2023.