To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consider the At-Large Appointment on the Resource Conservation District Board
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider the appointment of Reid Cody to the existing vacancy.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Resources Conservation District (HCRCD) is a special district established under Division 9 of the California Resource code to work with private landowners to conserve and protect natural resources on private land in the county. Under Division Section 9317, seven members of the HDRCD Board are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to staggering 4-year terms.
On Nov. 25, 2022, there were three members that had a term expiration. They were Zach Cahill, Daniel Cohoon and Ryan Rice. A notice of vacancy was posted per the Board of Supervisors protocol. Zach Cahill and Daniel Cohoon were both reappointed on January 10, 2023. A vacancy was posted for the empty seat.
Executive Director Jill Demers has sent a letter dated March 9, 2023, recommending the new appointment of Reid Cody for the current vacancy.
The term would expire on November 30, 2026
This is an At-Large appointment, and it is at the Board’s discretion.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for making this appointment.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by managing our resources to ensure sustainability of services
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose to postpone the appointment to obtain more applications, however this not recommended as the recruitment period has been open for several months.
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter dated March 9, 2023, recommending the Appointment
Reid Cody’s redacted application
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: January 10, 2023
File No.: File #22-1780