2000-2001 Grand Jury Report

COURTHOUSE FLAGS

INTRODUCTION

The Humboldt County Courthouse is the central location for the government of Humboldt County. The government sets the example in showing respect for the flags of the United States of America and the State of California.

FINDINGS

The 2000-2001 Grand Jury makes the following findings:

F-1 The flags are to be put up each morning and taken down each evening by the custodial staff of the courthouse.
F-2 There are days when the flags are not flown in front of the courthouse at all.


RECOMMENDATIONS

THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:

R-1 The County Board of Supervisors consider illuminating the flags at night, in accordance with existing regulations, and fly the flags twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

RESPONSES

THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO REPORT 01-01 ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO P.C. 933 AND THE STANDARD FORMAT FOR RESPONSES.

1. The Board of Supervisors respond to all findings and recommendations.

NOTE: During the past several months the flags have been flying on a more consistent basis.