Sonoma County Chapter California Grand Jurors’ Association (SCCGJA) A non-profit, volunteer organization to help Sonoma County’s Grand Jury system have a greater positive impact on our community

Why SCCGJA -1 Former Grand Jurors are a unique and valuable asset ◦Experienced in Jury processes and rules ◦Understand workings of local government ◦Have established relationships with County staff ◦Have time and interest In California 19 other counties have Grand Jury Associations, and 15 are authorized CGJA Chapters 10/27/2009.V72Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

Why SCCGJA -2 Former Grand Jurors help extend reach and effectiveness ◦Add “extra hands” to assist the Court – help educate educate the community about the Grand Jury system ◦Offload administrative tasks from the sitting Jury so it can focus on investigations ◦Create continuity beyond 1-year terms (source for history and practices) ◦Address accountability for report responses 10/27/2009.V73 Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

SCCGJA Support Areas Community Outreach Attend events to talk about the Grand Jury system Write and place public service announcements Develop Grand Jury materials with the Court Oversee website structure and content 2. Recruiting & Onboarding Encourage new applications and complaints Review applications; assist with interviewing Coordinate initial and in-service training Maintain contact with other counties for ideas 10/27/2009.V7 4 Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

SCCGJA Support Areas Administrative Offload Administrative/Budget Liaison Review budget reports and assist with budget research and budget development Acquire public information requested by the Court 4.Response Accountability Review responses to ensure completeness, accuracy Confirm that response commitments have been implemented 10/27/2009.V7 5 Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

SCCGJA Committee Structure 1. Outreach  Speakers Bureau (events, visits)  Marketing Communications (materials, website) 2. Applicant Assessment and Selection 3. Onboarding / In-Service Training  Policy Manual support 4. General Administration 5. Published Report Oversight 10/27/2009.V76Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

Organizational Relationships SCCGJA IT Community Outreach Administrative Offload Sonoma County Superior Court Grand Jury CAO County Counsel SCCGJA works with the Court and supports the sitting Grand Jury SCCGJA may interface with County organizations Recruiting & Onboarding 10/27/2009.V7 7 Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association Response Accountability