To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Rex Bohn
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Appointment of Carson Vandiver to the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Board of Directors
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Appoint Carson Vandiver to the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Board.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended action supports the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors was notified that the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Board of Directors has recently had a member resign. This has left the district without a quorum or ability to conduct business. They have asked for an emergency appointment per California Government Code 1780 (h)(1) which states in pertinent part, “notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if the number of remaining members of the district board falls below a quorum, then at the request of the district secretary or a remaining member of the district board, the appropriate board of supervisors or the city council shall promptly appoint a person to fill the vacancy or may call an election to fill the vacancy.” They have requested that the Board of Supervisors appoint Carson Vandiver to the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Board.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with making the requested appointment to the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Board of Directors. As a result, the recommended action will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
The recommended action will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Email Requesting Appointment of Carson Vandiver to the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District Board of Directors
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: None
File No.: None