To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Reappointment of Carl Hansen to the Headwaters Fund Board (HFB)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the reappointment of Carl Hansen to the Headwaters Fund Board.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
The HFB was established by the Board of Supervisors in 2003 and acts as the advisory body to your Board with regards to funds gained from the acquisition of the Headwaters Forest Preserve by State and Federal governments. The Headwater fund invests in projects through grants and loans with the goal of helping citizens of Humboldt County achieve increased economic opportunity, prosperity, and quality of life.
Pursuant to Section 8.b of the HFB Manual, “The HFB shall make recommendations for reappointment to the Board of Supervisors who may then accept or reject the re-appointment by a majority vote. In the event a recommendation for re-appointment is rejected by the Board of Supervisors, the seat shall be deemed vacant at the expiration of the term and the selection process as described in Section 5 shall commence.”
At the February 8, 2022, HFB meeting the HFB voted to recommend Carl Hansen for an additional term of three years. Mr. Hansen was initially appointed in April 2017 for a two-year term. He was reappointed in 2019. Mr. Hansen would like to be reappointed for his last three-year term ending in April 2025. An HFB member terms out after eight years total.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by supporting business, workforce development and creation of private-sector jobs
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board can choose to not reappoint this member. This is not recommended as Mr. Hansen has contributed in a positive way to the HFB’s work.
ATTACHMENTS:
Meeting Minutes from the February 8, 2022, HFB meeting
Updated Roster
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
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