Grand Jury Report: Hercules in Transition

Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury says the City Council should change its culture and demonstrate it understands its responsibility to the residents of Hercules.

Posted Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 5:25 pm PT|Updated Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 5:33 pm PT

The Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury said the following about the Hercules City Council in a report issued Friday:

The Council will have to come together immediately to address several pressing issues. The City and its newly elected Council need to:

Enhance its knowledge of a city council’s role and expectations.
Set long term goals and establish priorities.
Adopt and implement a plan to put the City on sound financial ground.
Fill key management positions.
Continue to deliver essential services.
Adopt procedures to correct and prevent mismanagement and fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities

Read the full report in the attached PDF and share your thoughts about it in the comments.

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