| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: February 6, 2018
CATEGORY: Regular - General Government-4.
SUBJECT:
Non-Sanctuary Jurisdiction Resolution |
| | | | | | | | | DEPARTMENT: | Clerk of the Board
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| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : All
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Mary Williams, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board, (530) 225-5550
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Mary Williams, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution which declares, in summary, that: (1) Shasta County's policies comply with federal immigration laws; (2) the County does not constitute a "sanctuary" jurisdiction; and (3) the County will endeavor to provide appropriate interagency assistance to United States immigration authorities within the limits of its resources, including funding, personnel availability, and jail capacity, and also within the limits of its legal obligations, including the limits of its legal obligations imposed by state law and judicial authority. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
On December 12, 2017, the Board of Supervisors (Board) received a presentation from staff regarding Senate Bill (SB) 54, California's sanctuary state law. The Board directed staff to follow up on the item and present a recommended course of action at a future Board meeting. In response to the Board's direction, staff prepared the attached resolution for the Board's consideration. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to adopt the resolution. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel drafted the resolution. The Sheriff, District Attorney, and Chief Probation Officer have been consulted in connection with the resolution. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
There is no General Fund impact associated with the recommendation. |
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