Madera County board adopts formal flag display policy
February 19, 2026 | Madera County, California
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The Madera County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday adopted a resolution establishing a county flag display policy that lists which flags may be flown on county property and affirms adherence to the U.S. Flag Code.
County Administrative Officer Matt Treiber told the board the policy is intended to standardize practice across county facilities and to clarify which flags are permitted. “US flag, California state flag, the Madera County flag, and, in the history of our Sheriff's Headquarters building, there is a, Madera County Sheriff's flag that is also flown at that facility, that would, be permitted and allowed under this ordinance,” Treiber said. He also told the board that “the chair has the authority to lower the flags” in certain circumstances, including the death of a county employee while on duty or the death of current or former elected local officials.
After no public comment, an unidentified board member moved to approve the resolution “for the record,” the motion was seconded, and the clerk recorded the vote as passing 4-0. The resolution formalizes existing practice and directs staff to implement the written policy across county offices.
The board took the action during a special meeting called Feb. 18; there was no public opposition recorded during the meeting and no follow-up direction to staff beyond adopting the policy.
County Administrative Officer Matt Treiber told the board the policy is intended to standardize practice across county facilities and to clarify which flags are permitted. “US flag, California state flag, the Madera County flag, and, in the history of our Sheriff's Headquarters building, there is a, Madera County Sheriff's flag that is also flown at that facility, that would, be permitted and allowed under this ordinance,” Treiber said. He also told the board that “the chair has the authority to lower the flags” in certain circumstances, including the death of a county employee while on duty or the death of current or former elected local officials.
After no public comment, an unidentified board member moved to approve the resolution “for the record,” the motion was seconded, and the clerk recorded the vote as passing 4-0. The resolution formalizes existing practice and directs staff to implement the written policy across county offices.
The board took the action during a special meeting called Feb. 18; there was no public opposition recorded during the meeting and no follow-up direction to staff beyond adopting the policy.
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