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Time Description 9:05 a.m. Special Meeting Called to Order at the Mariposa County Government Center Pledge of Allegiance Supervisor Bibby asked about taking public input before convening in closed session. Discussion was held. Supervisor Bibby asked whether the staff member involved in the closed session matters made a determination of whether to hold the evaluation in public session. Chairman Stetson advised that the public session was declined, and he advised that due notice was given to the employee. Supervisor Bibby advised that she was in surgery on Thursday and that her decision will be based on the facts; and she expressed concern that a special meeting was called and that this matter was not scheduled on the regular agenda for Tuesday. She again asked that the public presentation portion be done before the closed session. Discussion was held. Tom Guarino, County Counsel, advised that the Board’s procedures call for the Chair of the Board to determine the order of the Board. An unidentified gentleman from the public quoted a portion of the Brown Act relative to public presentations. Chairman Stetson advised that the Board would take public presentations before holding the closed session. Public Presentation: The Public May Only Address the Board on Items Listed on the Special Meeting Agenda – No comments were received. 9:15 a.m. CLOSED SESSION: A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Position of Employee under Review: County Administrative Officer B. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release C. Public Employee Appointment – Title or Position to be Filled: County Administrative Officer (Chair of the Board of Supervisors) BOARD ACTION: (M)Pickard, (S)Turpin, the closed session was held/Ayes: Unanimous. 11:56 a.m. Chairman Stetson announced that the following actions were taken in closed session: - the Board released Rich Inman, County Administrative Officer, from service this date; - the Chairman of the Board has been appointed acting County Administrative Officer; - risk management, personnel, and pending labor negotiations were assigned to County Counsel; and - direction was given to the acting Personnel Director to begin the recruitment process for the County Administrative Officer position; by unanimous vote. 11:58 a.m. (M)Pickard, (S)Bibby, the Board adjourned/Ayes: Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, MARGIE WILLIAMS Clerk of the Board MARIPOSA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONFORMED AGENDA March 27, 2006 (Special Meeting)