The Live Well San Diego 5K & Kids 1-Mile Fun Run is back in-person, Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Waterfront Park with fitness for all ages. Train with Live Well San Diego partners starting Aug. 15 and join run groups, yoga, hikes and biking in the month prior to the race. Registration and training are free!
Join the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association (CSDFEA) and the Department of Parks and Recreation at Otay Lakes County Park for a staff-led hike starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The hike begins at the ranger station and features incredible views of the reservoir. There will be an optional potluck picnic after the hike.
Location: Otay Lakes County Park, 2270 Wueste Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Register for the hike. Additional details of the hike will be emailed to all registered participants before the event.
For inquiries, contact the ERG at CSDFEA@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Know the Code is a new monthly series highlighting different sections of the County of San Diego Code of Ethics.
By the Office of Ethics and Compliance
Every public servant, elected, appointed, or hired, enters into an agreement with the people: that as a public servant they will act ethically and seek to promote the public interest in the work that they do.
The introduction to the County’s Code of Ethics, by our Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer highlights that commitment:
“Dear fellow County employees,
This Code of Ethics was created to serve as both a pledge and guide for all County employees. It includes our Standards of Conduct and our General Principles and is intended to guide and assist us in the actions we take and the decisions we make as public servants of the County of San Diego. Our code of ethics is the foundation of our County culture and must be reflective in everything we do.
Our reputation, personally and collectively, is formed by our actions and performance – which we expect to reflect our core values. All employees are expected to be aware of, and behave in accordance with, our Code of Ethics, and to embrace our core values.
To achieve our public service goals, the County of San Diego must support an internal environment that nurtures and encourages ethical conduct. Practicing ethical and legal conduct is essential to fulfilling the County’s mission and to each employee’s individual success.
It is our duty to continually earn the public’s trust by always advancing the public interest and refraining from the pursuit of private interests. Our Commitment to integrity, in our duties, and in our interactions with each other, and with our stakeholders will help us earn and maintain the public’s trust.
Ethics has always been and will always be important to the County of San Diego. Our commitment to it is written on our County seal, “The noblest motive is the public good.”
Thank you for making ethics and integrity an important and fundamental aspect of who we are, how we serve the public and in how we continually demonstrate that the noblest motive is the public good.”
The County Code of Ethics is applicable in the performance of all County business and is openly shared with the general public and can be found on our County webpage at SanDiegoCounty.gov.
Check out the OEC webpage on InSite for information about upcoming Ethics & Compliance program events, training and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos.
If you have questions about ethics and compliance training or how to access the training and other resources, please contact the OEC team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-531-5174. HHSA staff may also contact the HHSA Compliance and Privacy team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-338-2807.
Gather up family and friends to enjoy a day of fishing for yellowtail, white sea bass and halibut. The Pacific Islander Society of County Employees is hosting a fishing trip on Labor Day.
Tickets are $100 and includes admission to the event, food, non-alcoholic drinks and more. Rod/tackle rental and one-day saltwater fishing license can be purchased, if needed, on the day of the event at Point Loma Sportfishing. Rod/tackle rental is $15. A license is $17.54. Attendees under the age of 16 do not need a license.
Space is limited and will book fast. For payment information and to reserve your spot, please contact PISCE ERG President Tiare Hamilton at 858-585-2736 or pisce@sdcounty.ca.gov
The boat leaves promptly at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 5. Please arrive no later than 7:30 am at 1403 Scott St., San Diego. More details will be sent via email to all attendees closer to the event.
Proceeds will benefit the PISCE ERG scholarship fund.
The newest employee resource group, the Indigenous Sovereign Nations, held a Pow Wow celebration Tuesday at the County Operations Center Plaza to share their cultures.
Adults and children in indigenous dress representing various tribes, part of the Soaring Eagles San Diego troupe, performed cultural dances to the beat and songs of the Green River Drum Group. Tribal elders and County officials spoke to those in attendance to mark the significance of the group’s addition to the County employee resource groups.
The Indigenous Sovereign Nations ERG will focus on cultural education, professional development, social events and hopes to serve as a resource on community matters, needs and policies.
Indigenous Sovereign Nations joins 10 other established ERGs at the County. Each ERG works to enhance cultural awareness, support workforce outreach, recruitment and retention, promote County initiatives though partnerships with departments and community-based organizations and to provide professional development and networking opportunities for members.
To learn more about the ISN ERG, read this question and answer piece with ERG president Maria Whitehorse and email isn.fgg@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Do you know of a family in need who could benefit? The Department of Child Support Services is hosting an upcoming Super Saturday giveaway for students and parents on Aug. 13. Read more about the event and services that will be available.
Did you miss the Diversity and Inclusion Showcase on Tuesday? Departments shared diversity and inclusion best practices. Watch the recording to learn about the many creative, innovative and educational examples of fostering diversity and inclusion.
Speakers:
Celina Garcia Ali, Human Resources
Nikki Horton and Shelley Frazier, Probation
Cristi Page and Bill Heffley, Public Works
Keisha Clark, D.M./OL, Child Welfare Services
In addition, the session featured a lively panel discussion with Housing and Community Development Director David Estrella, Office of Equity and Racial Justice Director Andrew Strong and Senior Deputy County Counsel Smitha Aron.
County workers are doing more to stop the revolving door at County jail for those who are most at risk of returning to custody without assistance. The program will begin in September and is funded by Prop 47 grants.
Read more about the program services and what it aims to accomplish.
The County hosted a Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony honoring former County Board of Supervisors member Leon L. Williams on Saturday at the County Operations Center.
Save the dates! The Department of Human Resources is hosting two presentations to help you plan for retirement. Experts from Social Security and Medicare will discuss eligibility, enrollment and benefits.
A Social Security Session will be held noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and a Medicare Session will be held noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Registration is not required. Just click the links below to join or call in.
Social Security Session
Join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81357347010
Join with one tap mobile: +16694449171,,81357347010#
Join by phone: 669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 813 5734 7010
Medicare Session
Join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84889071444
Join with one tap mobile: +16694449171,,84889071444#
Join by phone: 669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 848 8907 1444
For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources Employee Benefits Division at 888-550-2203 or DHRBenefits.FGG@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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