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PASO
Welcome
On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and the staff, welcome to your Board, and thank you for volunteering Every citizen board or commission serves an important role in our organization, and we look forward to you sharing your experience, insight, and opinions on the topics you’ll address.
How to Use this Handbook
Please use this handbook as a companion to the more detailed materials you’ll receive from the department that works with your volunteer board or commission. This will serve as a reference for you in your interactions with staff and the organization and outline what you can expect during your service. It will also serve as a guide for what Colorado laws, El Paso County policies, and other best practices you must follow.
Where to Begin
Each volunteer serving on a board or commission (hereafter referred to as “volunteers”) must complete the video orientation and read this handbook before you attend your first meeting. The videos will cover much of the information in this handbook, but this will serve as a permanent reference for questions you may have.
The topics of those videos include an in-depth examination of how the county is structured, the role of various elected officials, the services the county offers, and how the county is funded.
Another video discusses the county’s strategic plan in greater detail.
And the County’s attorneys explain more about the laws and regulations you need to know before you begin your service.
The department that supports your board or commission may have additional materials for you, including discussing your specific role, bylaws, and other helpful job aids.
Key Concepts
This handbook and the orientation videos will help you understand how the organization is structured, the Strategic Plan, and what laws and regulations will be important to your volunteer service.
The staff that works with your volunteer board or commission will have additional details and materials for you. Contact them if you have questions or need assistance