Volunteer Civil Grand Jury
About The Position
The Superior Court of California, County of Monterey is looking for 30 volunteer citizens to serve as Grand jurors. The 30 persons drawn randomly will constitute the prospective grand jury panel. The first 19 jurors become the Monterey County Grand Jury. The remaining 11 are to provide as alternate grand jurors. Alternates may be called to serve at any time when a sworn juror becomes unable to complete their service during the course of the fiscal year. The Grand Jury is charged with keeping watch over numerous government agencies, cities and districts throughout the county. The Civil Grand Jury may investigate, evaluate and make recommendations to any city, county or special district agency that receives county funds. California law also requires the Grand Jury to inspect county and city jails and detention facilities, and to review county financial accounts and records. The Grand Jury relies on its own discretion and citizens' to determine other issues to investigate.
Requirements
- Must be a volunteer citizen.
- Must attend an information session.
- Must attend interviews.
Responsibilities
- Civil Government Oversight: Examine all aspects of county and city government to ensure that the best interests of Monterey County citizens are being served.
- Review and evaluate procedures, methods and systems utilized by county government to determine whether more efficient and economical programs may be employed.
- Inspect and audit books, records and financial expenditures to ensure that public funds are properly accounted for and legally spent.
- Inspect financial records of Monterey County.
- Examine the books and records of any nonprofit organization receiving county or city funds.
- Inquire into the conditions of jails and detention centers.
- Inquire into any charges of willful misconduct in office by public officials or employees.
- Submit all final reports, with appropriate recommendations, including all studies and investigations conducted by the jury during its term, to the presiding judge of the Superior Court on the last day of the year of service.
- Receive letters from citizens alleging mistreatment by officials, suspicions of misconduct or governmental inefficiencies. Such inquiries are kept confidential.
- Improve government in Monterey County and to make public officials responsible and responsive to the people.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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