BOARD MEETING DATE: March 8, 1996

AGENDA NO. 31

Report:

Administrative Committee

Synopsis:

The Administrative Committee met Friday, February 16, 1996, and reviewed the proposed agenda for the March 8, 1996 Board meeting. The Committee also discussed various issues detailed in the Committee report. The next Administrative Committee meeting is Friday, March 22, 1996, at 9:30 a.m., in Conference Room CC8.

Recommended Action:

Recommend approval.

Jon D. Mikels, Chairman
Administrative Committee

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Administrative Committee Discussion Items:

1. Operation of Board Committees in the Absence of a Committee Majority: Legislative Committee Member Hugh Hewitt raised issues regarding Board-adopted policy pertaining to Committee voting. General Counsel Peter Greenwald advised that it has never been the Board's practice, nor has it ever been required, that a committee majority be present to conduct business and take action on matters before the Committee. Mr. Greenwald further advised that no formal procedures or bylaws have been established by the Governing Board regarding meetings of standing Board Committees. Chairman Mikels requested that the issue of Committee procedures be brought to the full Board for clarification and possible action. In addition, due to these issues raised by Mr. Hewitt, the Legislative Committee did not convene. Therefore, Chairman Mikels requested that the entire legislative committee agenda be placed on the March 8, 1996 Governing Board agenda for consideration and action. Chairman Mikels further advised that additional legislative issues would be placed before the Board as positions are sought relative to interim bills introduced by the Legislature pending the March 8, 1996 meeting; and,
2. Board Assistant Contracts: The Committee considered and recommended approval of the proposed compensation and contract for Councilmember Candace Haggard's Board Consultant (employee status), Elena Camaras. In addition, the Committee considered and recommended approval of a modification regarding the contract for Chairman Mikels' Assistant, Daniela Fernandez, to cover reimbursement for travel and mileage.

Staff Recommendations for the March 8, 1996 Board Meeting

Recommended for Approval by the Administrative Committee:

1. Issue a Request for Proposals for a Management Firm to Operate the Diamond Bar Headquarters Cafeteria;
2. Issue a Request for Proposals for Independent Audit Services;
3. Analysis of AQMD Treasury Management Options; and,
4. Memorandum of Understanding with the San Bernardino Public Employees Association.

Report on Board Member Travel Authorized by the

Chairman (January 19-February 16, 1996):

James W. Silva: February 22-23, 1996 meeting of the California Air Resources Board, in Sacramento, California.