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SUNSET REVIEW OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARTICLES ASSIGNED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP - OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
In accordance with Board of Supervisors (Board) Policy A-76, Sunset Review Process, the Public Safety Group periodically reviews Board policies and provisions of the County of San Diego (County) Administrative Code and Regulatory Code to ensure they reflect current Board standards and practices, that obsolete policies and Code provisions are removed, and that policy language is revised for clarity accordingly.
Today’s action seeks Board of Supervisors approval to extend the sunset date for the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances Title 3, Division 1, Chapter 1, Emergency Services Organization until December 31, 2031.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Determine no change is necessary and establish the new sunset review date of December 31, 2031, for TITLE 3, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 1, EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County departments are guided by several Regulatory Codes, Administrative Codes, and Board policies to serve the region and customers consistently and equitably. The periodic review of County codes and policies ensures that departments keep documents up to date, provide clarifying language, and continue to guide departmental practices. Additionally, this practice allows the language within these codes and policies to align with current efforts and to reflect inclusivity.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action to review County Administrative and Regulatory Codes aligns with the goal to promote opportunities for community engagement and supports the sustainability of governmental practices and services. Updates proposed in today’s action are meant to ensure that codes and policies are up to date, reflect current processes, and are needed to continue services and responsibilities to the region, such as emergency services.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposal to establish new sunset dates for these regulatory codes. There will be no change in General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
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BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Policy A-76, Sunset Review Process, County departments periodically review Board policies and provisions of the County Administrative Code and County Regulatory Code to ensure outdated or obsolete policies and Code provisions are deleted, and remaining requirements reflect current Board standards and practices.
TITLE 3, DIVISION 1, CHAPTER 1, EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances has been reviewed by County staff and no changes are requested except to update the sunset review date to December 31, 2031.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed actions support the Sustainability, Equity, and Community Strategic Initiatives in the County of San Diego’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan by ensuring processes and services are positioned to meet the needs and expectations of all communities in San Diego County, removing obsolete policies and Code provisions, and confirming that the remaining requirements reflect current legal standards and practices.
Respectfully submitted,
ebony n. shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
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