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Board approves temporary governance steps for three fire protection districts; motion passes 4-1 amid calls for broader community oversight
Summary
The Solano County Board of Supervisors, acting as the governing boards for the Montezuma, Suisun and Vacaville Fire Protection Districts, approved interim governance measures including a supplemental policy document, emergency purchasing authority, delegation to an interim district administrator, adoption of a 14-day work period and initiation of audits. The motion passed 4-1.
The Solano County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the boards of directors for the Montezuma, Suisun and Vacaville Fire Protection Districts, approved a set of interim governance and operational measures aimed at stabilizing the three dependent districts and preparing them for reorganization. The board voted 4-1; Supervisor Williams cast the lone no vote.
The actions approved included: adopting a supplemental policy document to align procurement, purchasing thresholds and other operational policies across the three districts; delegating authority to the interim district administrator to appoint an interim fire chief for continuity of operations; delegating authority to the district administrator to approve emergency purchases of up to $250,000 and provide concurrence on certain personnel decisions; adopting resolutions establishing a 14-day work…
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