HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-026RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2014 AS
BUTTE COUNTY GRAND JURY AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Grand Juries are crucial components of California's justice system; and
WHEREAS, like other California counties, Butte County has a Grand Jury composed of
individuals who dedicate their time for a full calendar year to serve in the Grand Jury system;
and
WHEREAS, County Grand Juries are impaneled to act as an "arm of the court," as
authorized by the state constitution, to be a voice of the people and a conscience of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Jury also ensures that local government entities are operating
legally; and
WHEREAS, the primary duties of the Grand Jury are to investigate and report on local
government operations to be assured that the responsibilities are being fulfilled efficiently,
honestly and in the best interest of the public; and
WHEREAS, the California Grand Jurors' Association strengthens juries statewide by
providing training tools and techniques to assure that each jury operates under the same
standards of efficiency and integrity to which they hold local government; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to provide a designated opportunity to recognize the efforts
of those who volunteer their time and services to advance the work of the Butte County Grand
Jury; and
WHEREAS, the reward of being a grand juror is the satisfaction one receives working
with 18 fellow residents of the county to improve local government for all.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
hereby recognize the month of March 2014 as Butte County Grand Jury Awareness Month
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte this 11 th
day of March 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, and Chair Teeter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None ---�.
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Doug Teeter, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
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. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors