To: Board of Supervisors
From: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title: Adding a Board of Supervisors special event to the annual BOS calendar for June Pride Event.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE the addition of a Board of Supervisors special event for the June Pride Event to the annual Board of Supervisors calendar, to be scheduled each June as part of the County’s commemorative events program, as recommended by the County Administrator.
AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to pay up to $6,500 for this event for eligible expenses incurred by the staff committees convened by the County Administrator to organize this annual event.
DIRECT the County Administrator to update the Administrative Bulletin operationalizing this Board policy and direct the Clerk of the Board to include the June Pride Event on the proposed Board of Supervisors schedule for each upcoming calendar year, subject to annual Board approval and in accordance with Administrative Bulletin 101.8 and Administrative Bulletin 106.3.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Administrative Bulletin 106.3, the cost of a Board-hosted special event is not to exceed $6,500 per event. Accordingly, the June Pride Event will result in an annual cost to the County not exceeding $6,500.
BACKGROUND:
Each June, the County observes National Pride Month through commemorative activities and public acknowledgments recognizing the contributions and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. In recent years, the Board of Supervisors has marked Pride Month through formal proclamations, presentations, and the raising of the Progress Pride Flag at the County Administration Building, reflecting the County’s commitment to inclusivity and visibility for LGBTQIA+ residents, employees, and partners.
While the Board has consistently recognized Pride Month through resolutions and ceremonial activities, the County’s commemorative events program, governed by Administrative Bulle...
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