ITEM:		ACTION ITEMS
23.	schedule date for november 2009 board strategic planning session
Meeting Date:			September 21, 2009	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			Darby Fuerst,	Program/	Meeting Expenses
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	Acct. 99-8013
Prepared By:			Arlene Tavani	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: Chair Markey requests that the Directors bring their appointment calendars to the meeting, and be prepared to select a date in November 2009 to conduct a strategic planning session. The meeting will be a half-day session to be conducted from 8:30 AM to noon or from 5:30 PM to 9 PM in the District conference room.

RECOMMENDATION: District staff recommends that the Directors bring their calendars to the meeting and be prepared to select a date and time for a half-day strategic planning session in November 2009.

BACKGROUND: On March 26, 2009, the Board agreed to conduct a half-day strategic planning session in 2009. The General Manager, Board Chair and Vice Chair agreed on the selection of Bob Sadler of Sadler Consulting to facilitate the session. Mr. Sadler, who lives in Pacific Grove, has offered to facilitate the session at no cost to the District. Mr. Sadler regularly designs and facilitates workshops to build a new vision and roadmap for organizations.

BUDGET/STAFF IMPACTS: The only costs associated with the strategic planning session will be refreshments, and any materials the facilitator requests be available for the Board’s use. The total cost should be less than $100. Funds were approved in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget to conduct a strategic planning session.

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