Politics & Government
Think You Can Fix Local Government? Apply to Be Part of County Grand Jury
San Diego court officials are looking for dedicated citizens willing to spend a year studying local government and recommending fixes as part of the county's grand jury for 2013-14.
San Diego court officials are looking for dedicated citizens willing to spend a year studying local government and recommending fixes as part of the county's grand jury for 2013-14.
The 19-member civil grand jury, to be chosen in June, looks at the functioning of governmental agencies, often in response to allegations of wrongdoing, and serves in a "watchdog" capacity. They will work four days a week and meet at the Hall of Justice downtown.
Applications can be downloaded at www.sdcourts.ca.gov or from www.sdcounty.ca.gov/grandjury. They also are available by calling (619) 450- 7272, or going to Jury Services offices downtown courthouse or jury lounges at the North, South and East branches of the court.
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Jurors are expected to work for about six hours a day, starting July 1 and continuing through the fiscal year, which ends June 30. Jurors are paid a daily stipend and reimbursed for mileage. Parking is provided.
Applications are due by Jan. 11. Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for June 7.
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Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, have sufficient knowledge of the English language and have lived in the county for at least a year prior to selection. All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.
-City News Service
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