Finding F1
Lack of clear, concise policy and procedure regarding recusal and appearance of conflict of interest puts the County at risk for increased complaints, possible legal action, and overall poor appearance for County operations.
Jury report: Understanding Conflict of Interest and Employee Abstention · PDF page 1
Permanent linkOfficial response
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors: Disagrees, cites the regulatory code, a February 6, 2024 update, and biennial ethics training.
Read official response · PDF page 16The response clearly disputes the absence of a framework and gives legal and dated policy references. It does not independently establish how clearly the framework covers every appearance-of-conflict situation discussed by the jury.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.