What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jury Member position at Nevada County Grand Jury?
As a Nevada County, CALIFORNIA resident, take advantage of a unique one-year volunteer opportunity to serve on the Grand Jury. As one of 19 jurors selected by the Superior Court, you'll serve as the Nevada County 'watchdog,' making sure local government runs smoothly and public budgets are invested wisely. You'll meet fellow jurors with fascinating and diverse backgrounds, working together on behalf of Nevada County.
Important: Applicants must be Nevada County, CALIFORNIA residents for one year or more; U.S. citizens; and read/speak English. Applications accepted now for the July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 term.
Key duties include investigating citizen complaints, ensuring that your county government operates fairly and efficiently, and confirming that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. The public 'product' of the Grand Jury is a series of in-depth reports. Find examples archived here:
http://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov - Go to Grand Jury > Grand Jury Reports
Meetings are hybrid, conducted either in-person or via Zoom. Additional duties include online research for investigations, report writing; taking minutes, emails among committee members, etc. Typical commitment time is 12 to 15 hours per week. Jurors receive a stipend of $20.00 for attending each meetings and are reimbursed for mileage. (In-person meetings are held in the Grand Jury Room at the Eric Rood Administration Center in Nevada City.)
East county residents are able to participate via Zoom.
Respond by email or apply directly at: http://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/general-information/grand-jury
Job Type: Part-time
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per week
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
The Grand Jury follows masking requirements as directed by the County and the meetings are hybrid, either in-person or via Zoom.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nevada City, CA 95959: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location