When the response and action do NOT conform to the Enforcement Response Regulation, the county must prepare what type of report?

A decision report is prepared when there is a failure to conform to the Enforcement Response Regulation. This type of report is critical because it outlines the reasons for non-compliance and provides the necessary context for the decision-making process that follows. It serves to document the rationale behind the response and to ensure accountability, particularly in situations where established protocols were not followed.

In preparing a decision report, relevant details about the incident, the enforcement actions that were taken, and any deviations from the expected response are documented. This report becomes a valuable tool for assessing the situation and determining the next steps for remediation or improvement in future responses.

The other options do not adequately address the specific need for transparency and accountability in the context of an enforcement response that deviates from regulations. Justification reports may focus on validating actions taken, mitigating circumstance reports typically detail circumstances that could lessen responsibility, and discretion reports may evaluate decisions made based on judgment but do not specifically target non-conformance with established regulations. Thus, the decision report is the most suitable choice in addressing situations where enforcement actions need to be clarified or justified.