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PROCLAMATION
Truckee, California
WHEREAS, Grand Juries are crucial components of California’s justice system; and
WHEREAS, Grand Juries have been in existence since the adoption of the California
Constitution in 1849 and 1850; and
WHEREAS, Grand Juries are impaneled to act as an “arm of the court,” as authorized
by the state constitution, to be a voice of the people and a conscience of the community; and
WHEREAS, like other California counties, Nevada County has a Grand Jury composed
of individuals who dedicate their time for a full calendar year to serve in the Grand Jury system;
and
WHEREAS, the primary duties of the Nevada County Grand Jury are to investigate and
report on local governmental operations to assure that the responsibilities are being fulfilled
efficiently, honestly, and in the best interest of the public; and
WHEREAS, Grand Juries serve as a watchdog authority and are well suited to the
effective investigation of local governments because they are independent bodies, operationally
separate from the entities and officials they investigate; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to provide a designated opportunity to recognize the efforts
of those who have volunteered, and are volunteering, their time and service to advance the
work of the Nevada County Grand Jury; and
WHEREAS, the reward of being one of 19 grand jurors is the satisfaction received
working with fellow residents of the county to improve local governments for all of us.
Now, therefore, be it proclaimed, by the Mayor of the Town of Truckee, that February
is Grand Jury Awareness Month.
Done this the 13th day of February 2024.
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Dave Polivy, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Carpenter, Town Clerk