Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 12:10pm
The Board of County Commissioners today welcomed new employees to Clermont County government. Glad to have you on the team! https://t.co/PfgmERaPSs
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 11:57am
The Board of County Commissioners today proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Clermont County.
“Violence against women and children continues to be a more prevalent social problem,” states the proclamation. https://t.co/3QMFSM3rE0
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 9:59am
Here’s a fun event for the whole family! Like most shelters, the Clermont County Animal Shelter is now full. Clermont County remains committed to staying a no-kill facility, so it’s very important for the community to step forward to adopt. https://t.co/AeOzB5WgjD
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 9:08am
County buildings will be illuminated green Nov. 7-13 as part of Operation Green Light. We invite you also to light your homes and businesses green to help raise awareness about services for veterans.
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BATAVIA, Ohio (Jan. 24, 2017) – The Clermont County Board of Commissioners (BCC) have begun using a consent agenda at regularly scheduled sessions. At its meeting on Jan. 18, the BCC approved an updated policy on the use of a consent agenda.
Consent agendas are often used by governmental bodies and boards. This approach will allow the BCC to streamline session by putting routine items, which may include travel and training, annual contract renewals, standard financial transactions, and routine personnel moves, into the consent agenda. Commissioners can then approve the consent agenda with one vote, instead of separate votes for each item.
“There will be no substantive change to how the board operates,” said County Administrator Stephen Rabolt. “All agenda items and documentation will be published and available for the public to access.”
The county administration meets weekly to determine agenda items for the next week’s sessions. During that planning meeting, administrators decide which items will go to the consent agenda, and which remain on the regular agenda, Rabolt said. Commissioners have the ability to pull any item out of the consent agenda either before or during session it they want to open it up for discussion.
The published agenda will also detail in full, as it does now, the explanation for each item, whether it is on the consent or regular agenda.
Adopting a consent agenda will allow the board more time to hear community presentations during session, Rabolt said.
It also frees up staff resources. Department heads or elected officials who have items on the agenda typically appear in person to read the item during session, and will no longer have to do that, said David Uible, President of the BCC. “Adopting a consent agenda allows us to make better use of staff time,” he said. “At the same time we will continue to ensure transparency on every item that comes before the board.”
Commissioner Ed Humphrey, Vice President of the Board, and Commissioner David Painter noted that having additional time during session to hear from various organizations and jurisdictions in Clermont County would allow commissioners to stay current and knowledgeable on issues throughout the county.
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