Notifications

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO ADOPT THE RENEWAL OF ORDINANCE G-9185
RELATED TO THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
FOR THE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481

On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill No. 481 (AB 481) into law. AB 481 is codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 and requires a law enforcement agency (“LEA”) to obtain approval of a “military equipment” use policy via an ordinance prior to the LEA funding, acquiring, or using military equipment.

On December 13, 2022, the Kern County Board of Supervisors adopted Kern County Ordinance G-9185 under AB 481. KCSO will be seeking Board adoption for the renewal of Ordinance G-9185 and Military Equipment Use Policy in order to allow KCSO to continue to use the vital equipment specified therein, as well as acquire new equipment in the future.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern on December 5, 2023 at 9:00 A.M., in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors, First Floor, Kern County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, to discuss the renewal of Ordinance G-9185 for the Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy as required by Assembly Bill 481.

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed ordinance is encouraged to do so in writing before the hearing; however, written or verbal comments may be submitted any time prior to the close of the public hearing. Written correspondence should be sent to the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Fifth Floor, Kern County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93301. Supporting data and a copy of the proposed amendment is available for public inspection during normal business hours in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.