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Calaveras County CAO explains general‑law status, procurement limits and steps to streamline permitting
Summary
Theresa Hitchcock said Calaveras is a general‑law county, which constrains contracting flexibility compared with charter counties. She outlined steps to streamline permitting and a five‑year capital improvement program to reduce emergencies and maintenance costs.
Theresa Hitchcock, Calaveras County administrative officer, described the county's government structure and steps staff are taking to streamline permitting and capital planning.
Hitchcock said Calaveras is a general‑law county, meaning it must follow state law on certain matters and has less contracting flexibility than charter counties. "A lot of people…
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