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Regular attendance to your board or commission meetings is imperative Many boards and commissions cannot hold a meeting unless more than 50% of members are in attendance. Inconsistent attendance means boards cannot conduct their business and staff and taxpayer resources are wasted. Please consult your board or commission bylaws for meeting attendance options and the process you are required to follow if you cannot attend a meeting.

In some circumstances, poor attendance may result in the removal of a volunteer board or commission member.

Anti-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment

In alignment with the values of our citizens and our organization, El Paso County does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Neither you or any employee can discriminate against any person based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or any other category protected by federal or state law Likewise, any harassing behavior based on the same criteria outlined above will not be tolerated. Please report any discrimination or harassment directed at you in connection to your volunteer service immediately.

The County may remove you from your volunteer position if you engage in any discrimination or harassment towards a colleague, staff member, or member of the public.

Conflict of Interest

No volunteer board or commission member is immune from a potential conflict of interest. Considering the trust the public must have in El Paso County, it is imperative that you understand and follow guidelines related to conflicts of interest. The community cannot afford otherwise.

A conflict of interest is defined as an action taken in a person’s official capacity that may result in a direct or indirect financial benefit to you, your family, or your partner You may also have a conflict of interest if you are a corporate officer in certain companies, own a business regulated by the county, or are the owner of property impacted by county policies.

Please contact the executive director of the department you work with if you believe you have a conflict of interest related to your volunteer service. The executive director will work with legal counsel to determine whether a conflict exists and what steps you should take to protect yourself and the organization.

Examples of a conflict of interest may include:

A member of the planning commission that has a financial holding in a development company seeking a zoning change from the commission.

A member of a parks advisory board pushing an organization to acquire land owned by a relative.

A member of the fairgrounds corporation approving a special use contract for a business owned by a business partner.

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Public trust is eroded when any volunteer or employee uses county-owned property for improper personal gain It is inappropriate for you to use equipment or supplies for improper purposes. Additionally, you may not direct or use county staff for your personal benefit or to advance your individual objectives.

County Organization Chart

Citizens

ELECTEDOFFICIALS

OFFICEOFTHE ASSESSOR

OFFICEOFTHE DISTRICTATTORNEY

OFFICEOFTHE SURVEYOR

OFFICEOFTHE CLERK&RECORDER

OFFICEOFTHE SHERIFF

OFFICEOFTHE CORONER

OFFICEOFTHE TREASURER&PUBLICTRUSTEE

BOARDOFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS