Grand Jury

2014-2015

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MARIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY 2014-2015 • AUGUST 2015 MARIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT SUMMARY 16 What is the Civil Grand Jury? e Civil Grand Jury is the only independent "watchdog" investigative body in Marin County. Our job is to monitor the performance of local government and make recom- mendations that can save taxpayers' dollars and improve services. We do thorough investigations of offi cials suspected of misconduct or potential government ineffi ciencies. ese investigations follow complaints submitted by individuals. Please visit our How to File a Complaint webpage if you would like information about fi ling a complaint. Each spring our Superior Court Judges review applications from qualifi ed citizens who wish to serve on the Grand Jury. Once the jurors are identifi ed, they are sworn in and begin serving their one year term on July 1st. Would you make a good grand juror? 1. Are you interested in learning how our local government agencies work? 2. Are you willing to look for solutions to increase effi ciency, improve services and save taxpayer dollars? 3. Are you a good listener and can you ask thoughtful questions? 4. Are you interested in reviewing documents and using computer skills to do research on the internet? 5. Are you able to use a computer to help write clear, descriptive reports of your fi ndings? 6. All your work is confi dential. Can you keep a secret? 7. Can you cooperate with 18 others in a common goal? 8. Do you have the stamina to commit yourself to a full year of productive work? 9. Are you able to contribute approximately 20 hours a week to this important community service? 10. Do you listen with the intent to understand rather than listening while focusing on speaking? e Civil Grand Jury works on a fi scal year basis and accepts applications throughout the year. e deadline for submitting an application for the next year's Civil Grand Jury is April 6, 2016. To APPLY for GRAND JURY SERVICE visit the Grand Jury website: http://www.marincounty.org/depts/gj Click on "Application to be a Juror" To request an investigation by the Marin County Civil Grand Jury visit the Grand Jury website: http://www.marincounty.org/depts/gj Click on "Form to Request an Investigation" Marin County Civil Grand Jury 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 275 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 473-6132; TTY: (415) 473-2226 PChurch@marincounty.org

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