SEC. 266.15. ORGANIZATION.

Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10933 , adopted 2-25-2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.

Appointments to the Council shall be made in accordance with Education Code 8499.3, which requires appointments jointly by the Board of Supervisors and the County Superintendent of Schools. General membership appointments will be made as terms expire. On an annual basis, Council members will solicit and/or review nominations received and make recommendations to the appointing authorities for appointments of new members and alternates to fill vacancies. A list of persons interested in being nominated to the Council shall be kept as a pool for future appointments. On the effective date of this Article, existing Council members previously appointed shall be deemed appointed pursuant to this Article by operation of law and shall continue as members for the duration of their appointed terms, so long as eligible and qualified for continued Council membership.

(Added by Ord. No. 9319 (N.S.), effective 4-19-01; amended by Ord. No. 9440 (N.S.), effective 4-11-02; amended by Ord. No. 9772 (N.S.), effective 6-8-06; amended by Ord. No. 10320 (N.S.), effective 2-27-14; amended by Ord. No. 10494 (N.S.), effective 10-26-17)

SEC. 266.13. VACANCIES.

Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10933 , adopted 2-25-2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.

A vacancy shall occur if any of the following events occur before the expiration of the term:

(1) the death of the incumbent;

(2) the resignation of the incumbent;

(3) the cessation of the incumbent to be a resident of the County of San Diego or to be employed in the County of San Diego by an organization concerned with child care and child development in the County of San Diego;

(4) three absences from regularly scheduled meetings within a calendar year;

(5) failure to be an active participant in at least one committee of the Council; or

(6) failure to complete ethics training as required by Section 266.17.

When a vacancy occurs as the result of any of the occurrences listed above, the Council Chair shall notify Council members when that position has become vacant. The Council shall select an alternate previously approved by the Board of Supervisors and the County Superintendent of Schools to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the calendar year. The Council shall advise the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in writing of any changes to the membership of the Council.

SEC. 266.14. TERM OF OFFICE.

Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10933 , adopted 2-25-2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.

Planning Council members shall serve two year terms. Terms are subject to reappointment at the request of the Council and with the approval of the Board of Supervisors and the County Superintendent of Schools. Members and alternates may serve more than two consecutive terms.

(Added by Ord. No. 9319 (N.S.), effective 4-19-01; amended by Ord. No. 9772 (N.S.), effective 6-8-06; amended by Ord. No. 10320 (N.S.), effective 2-27-14; amended by Ord. No. 10494 (N.S.), effective 10-26-17)

SEC. 266.15. ORGANIZATION.

Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10933 , adopted 2-25-2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.

(a) Officers. The Planning Council shall elect from its membership a Chair, a First Vice-Chair, and a Second Vice-Chair.

(b) Rules. The Planning Council shall prepare and adopt the necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.

(c) Quorum. A majority of the members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or approval. Council alternates may be designated to act in order to achieve a quorum.

(d) Meetings. Regular meetings shall be convened a minimum of six times annually. Meeting dates, location and time will be established at the beginning of each fiscal year and may be changed as needed. The Council shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings in compliance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code section 54950 et seq. All meetings of the Planning Council shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Council.

SEC. 266.16. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.

Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10933 , adopted 2-25-2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.

Members of the Council shall serve without compensation. In accordance with State Department of Education guidelines, members may be reimbursed at State-determined rates for appropriate meeting, workshop and conference expenses within California, incurred in performing their duties under this Article.

SEC. 266.17. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 10933 , adopted 2-25-2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.

The Council shall carry out all duties and responsibilities as set forth in Education Code sections 8499.3 and 8499.5 and as these sections are amended. The Council shall perform such other duties as assigned by the Board of Supervisors.

All members appointed or reappointed must complete ethics training as required by Government Code section 53235. Such training shall be completed on or before January 31st of the year of their appointment or reappointment. Lack of completion will result in dismissal from the Planning Council.

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