The Committee exists to aid in transparency and oversight of the revenue generated by Measure K and to oversee compliance with the enacting ordinance approved by voters.

Any concerns over compliance must be established by a majority vote of the Committee and shall be submitted in writing to County Counsel and the County Administrative Officer.

Oversight powers and duties of the Committee are limited to only funds generated by Measure K.

The Committee duties will consist of reviewing the annual budgeted uses of Measure K revenues as a part of the County’s annual budget process, the annual independent audit performed by the independently elected Kern County Auditor-Controller on the Measure K generated revenue and expenses during the previous fiscal year, as well as other County financial reports related to Measure K which may be produced from time to time.

The duties of the Committee do not include decision-making responsibilities regarding items such as budgeting, project details, spending priorities, funding source decisions, financing plans, etc. The Committee serves in an advisory-only role to the Kern County Board of Supervisors limited to the use and oversight of Measure K revenues and expenditures.

The Committee is subject to all Kern County policies, procedures, resolutions, and the ordinance code.

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