The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) has announced
the recipients of its 2019
Challenge Awards spotlighting the most innovative
programs developed and implemented by California Counties.
A special award – the California Counties Innovation Award – is
being presented to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for
programs the judging panel deemed were the most innovative and
effective out of the 284 entries received this year.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019, marked the first meeting
of CSAC’s Homelessness Action Team. The group serves as
a working group to ensure a coordinated county voice on
addressing homelessness and emphasizing the vital role
that counties play in service delivery to those who are
experiencing homelessness. Given the scope of homelessness
in California, the team is comprised of Supervisors implementing
solutions in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout
the state.
The Employee Relations policy area falls under the jurisdiction
of the Government Finance and Operations (GFO) Policy Committee
and is responsible for all issues related to public employment
and retirement. Specific issues areas are pension benefits and
pension system administration; labor relations; issues regarding
county negotiations with employees; workers’ compensation; and
other risk management issues facing public employers.
CSAC and California Counties have placed a strong emphasis on
disaster preparedness, resilience and recovery over the past
several years. Some of our most memorable regional meetings,
partnerships and even Challenge Awards have spotlighted
California’s innovation in preparedness at the individual,
community and county levels.
In a state as geographically diverse as California, emergencies
can take many forms. Wildfires and earthquakes are often top of
mind, but power outages, floods, debris flows, tsunamis and even
drought can prompt disaster declarations as well.
In honor of September being National Emergency Preparedness Month
— designed to promote family and community disaster and
emergency planning now and throughout the year – we are
highlighting many of these stories on social media.
