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County extends tribal affairs ad hoc to develop a formal tribal affairs policy
Summary
Staff recommended extending an ad hoc for one year to develop a tribal affairs policy, create standard definitions, form a tribal affairs committee to evaluate a county tribal liaison role, and propose staff training and SOPs for consultation with tribal entities.
Nevada County staff recommended extending a board ad hoc for one year to develop a more formal tribal affairs policy and related operating procedures. Alex Keeble Toll summarized staff'level work over the past year, including a literature review of state and federal frameworks, a draft document of definitions and best practices, and a preliminary list of county staff and external stakeholders who engage with tribes.
Staff recommended creating a tribal affairs committee (staff-focused), identifying potential duties for a county tribal liaison, and developing standard operating procedures and staff training so the county carries consistent and equitable outreach and consultation practices. Staff said the work could be completed without additional funding but asked the board to endorse staff time and ad hoc extension.
Board members indicated support for a carefully vetted policy and recommended outreach across multiple local tribes and stakeholders. Supervisors asked staff to return with a policy draft vetted by interested parties in roughly one year.
Next steps: extend the ad hoc for another year, staff to assemble committee membership and training plans, and return a draft tribal affairs policy for workshop review and board action.
