November 2020 - CORSA-broadcast

First Amendment Audits
by Frank Hatfield April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

Over the last few years citizen activists have been conducting "First Amendment Audits" with increasing frequency. This phenomenon does not appear to be led by an organization; rather, audits are conducted by individuals interested in videoing law enforcement and other public officials and offices. Although conducted by individuals, organizations such as the ACLU provide guidance and encourage First Amendment audits. (See ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/#i-want-to-take-pic….) Frequently, these video audits are posted online and, if a perceived First Amendment violation occurred, the videos are the basis for a civil lawsuit. Now is a good time to review and update or create, if necessary, your County's protocol with regard to citizens videoing County operations. Fortunately, counties and public offices, such as Union County, have prepared well to withstand a "First Amendment" without incident. Union County, specifically Sheriff Patton, was kind enough to share the attached memorandum regarding recent "First Amendment Audit" activity and permit it to be distributed by CORSA broadcast email. Thank you Union County. The attached is not legal advice nor should it be construed as such. Should you require a legal opinion please contact your Prosecutor's Office or legal counsel. Frank Hatfield, Esq. CORSA Risk Manager fhatfield(a)ccao.org<mailto:fhatfield@ccao.org> 614-560-1474 614-220-0209 Fax www.corsa.org<http://www.corsa.org/> " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse question
by Phelps, Jenny Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

We are considering putting a page together for potential new hires who are CDL holders that would give them instructions on how to provide us with consent to conduct a query on them in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Seeing the page would also serve as a reminder to us to conduct the query as it is not yet a normal part of our routine. Before we do this, we were wondering if any other county has done this or something similar and if they would share. Thanks in advance, Jenny Phelps Loss Control Program Coordinator Richland County Risk Management office: 419-774-6318 fax: 419-774-3581

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Board of Elections
by Michele Long Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

Does any counties offer benefits such as health insurance, and etc. to Board Members for Board of Elections. Also what is the pay for board members. Thank You Michele Long Clerk Guernsey County Commissioners Phone: 740-432-9205 Fax: 740-432-9359 mlong(a)guernseycounty.org ********** Confidentiality Notice ********** This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are confidential and are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) identified above. This message may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the receiver of this information is not the intended recipient, or the employee, or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, reading, dissemination, distribution, copying or storage of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender by return email and delete the electronic transmission, including all attachments from your system. All electronic transmissions sent to and from this domain (guernseycounty.org) are archived and may be viewed by other parties than the intended recipients.

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Courthouse Hours
by Michele Long Nov. 19, 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

What hours of operation are in place for your courthouse offices and are any of the courthouse offices open during lunch hour. Michele Long Clerk Guernsey County Commissioners Phone: 740-432-9205 Fax: 740-432-9359 mlong(a)guernseycounty.org ********** Confidentiality Notice ********** This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are confidential and are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) identified above. This message may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the receiver of this information is not the intended recipient, or the employee, or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, reading, dissemination, distribution, copying or storage of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender by return email and delete the electronic transmission, including all attachments from your system. All electronic transmissions sent to and from this domain (guernseycounty.org) are archived and may be viewed by other parties than the intended recipients.

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