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From: Castaneda, Frank
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 12:35 PM
To: Regalado, Tomas (Mayor); Martinez, Johnny; Gallastegui, Elvi
Cc: Gort, Wifredo (Commissioner)
Subject: Commission Agenda. March B, 2012 District 1 Discussion Item
Importance: High
This item was initially brought for discussion on May 12th of last year. Commissioner Gort would like further discussion
of this item
Number: 11-00407 Final Action Date: 5/12/2011
IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT FISCAL DEFICIT WHILE ALSO
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION'S INITIATIVE TO MOVE THE CITY FORWARD IT IS
PROPOSED THAT DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS THAT DO NOT PRESENTLY
HAVE A COMMISSIONER ASSIGNED TO IT BE DIVIDED AMONG THE
COMMISSION FOR REVIEW IN ORDER TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
CONCERNING WAYS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY, MAKE RECOMMENDATION
CONCERNING ELIMINATION OF FUNCTIONS AND CONSOLIDATION OF
DEPARTMENTS IF WARRANTED. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS, WORKING WITH
THE MANAGER, WOULD BE MADE TO THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION.
The intent of this proposed process is to assist with an informal constructive process in the evaluation of Departments.
This by no means restricts any commissioner and/or their staff from reviewing all of the departments. The reasoning
behind this is to streamline and efficiently have sufficient time to properly evaluate. As you know all of the departments
are unique in themselves and in most cases very complex. By focusing early on in the process different schools of
thought may bring different ideas to the table as tools for the manager and the Mayor to use.
The process and the extent of the commissioners offices and there staff involvement would include a fluid informal
process through which ideas may be generated to promote efficiency and cost savings. At the end of the day the
budgetary process will be evaluated globally through the budget hearings in the coming months. Again this is not meant
to direct nor interfere with the manager's authority nor violate any provisions of the charter. With the assistance of the
city attorney and the manager we can work to establish this process to ensure strict compliance with the charter
provisions.
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