Policies & Principles
Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Policy
Board of Directors Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Policy
Guiding Principles for Board Members
Guiding Principles for Board Members
Board Policy on Conducting Business
Board Policy on Conducting Business
Ethics, Anti Harassment, and Fiscal & Financial Training
AB 1234 – Ethics Training
AB 1234 requires local agency officials who receive compensation or reimbursement to complete at least two hours of ethics training every two years. Below are the current training completion and expiration dates for each member of Zone 7’s Board of Directors:
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Board Member |
Completion Date |
Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Dawn Benson |
September 4, 2024 |
September 4, 2026 |
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Catherine Brown |
August 7, 2024 |
August 7, 2026 |
|
Sandy Figuers |
August 22, 2024 |
August 22, 2026 |
|
Dennis Gambs |
August 23, 2024 |
August 23. 2026 |
|
Laurene Green |
October 1, 2024 |
October 1, 2026 |
|
Kathy Narum |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2027 |
|
Sarah Palmer |
May 12, 2025 |
May 12, 2027 |
AB 1825 – Anti-Harassment Prevention Training
AB 1825 makes anti-harassment prevention training mandatory for officials receiving any compensation. This legislation requires employers to ensure that all officials receive at least two hours of anti-harassment prevention training every two years. Below are the current training completion and expiration dates for each member of Zone 7’s Board of Directors:
|
Board Member |
Completion Date |
Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Dawn Benson |
September 22, 2024 |
September 22, 2026 |
|
Catherine Brown |
August 9, 2024 |
August 9, 2026 |
|
Sandy Figuers |
September 5, 2024 |
September 5, 2026 |
|
Dennis Gambs |
November 11, 2024 |
November 11, 2026 |
|
Laurene Green |
September 27, 2024 |
September 27, 2026 |
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Kathy Narum |
September 9, 2025 |
September 9, 2027 |
|
Sarah Palmer |
July 6, 2025 |
July 6, 2027 |
SB 827 – Fiscal and Financial Training
SB 827 requires local agency officials to complete fiscal and financial training related to public finance and the stewardship of public funds. The training must be at least two hours in length and must be completed every two years. Officials who began service before January 1, 2026, must complete this training by January 1, 2028. Officials who began service on or after January 1, 2026, must complete the training within six months of assuming office. Below are the current training completion and expiration dates for each member of Zone 7’s Board of Directors:
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Board Member |
Completion Date |
Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
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Dawn Benson |
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Catherine Brown |
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Sandy Figuers |
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Dennis Gambs |
March 4, 2026 |
March 4, 2028 |
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Laurene Green |
March 4, 2026 |
March 4, 2028 |
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Kathy Narum |
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Sarah Palmer |
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