To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consider Changes to the Humboldt County Aviation Advisory Committee
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider changing the number of committee members; and
2. Consider changing the composition of committee membership; and
3. Consider changing the focus of the committee; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return with a new resolution to formalize any changes to the Humboldt County Aviation Advisory Committee's structure and/or direction.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: A Diverse, Equitable & Robust Economy
Strategic Plan Category: 2001 - Promote strong economic resiliency and growth
DISCUSSION:
At the Jan. 7, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board directed the Clerk of the Board's office to review the Humboldt County Aviation Advisory Committee (HCAAC) and bring back recommendations about its membership, the committee's focus and provide any and other information to help the Board determine if the committee needed to be disbanded or changed to meet the Board's needs and expectations.
HCAAC background:
The HCAAC was formed by Resolution on April 4, 1979 (Resolution 78-66 - Attachment 1). This resolution included 15 total members of this committee with three being appointed by each district supervisor for a one-year term. The purpose of the committee was "to serve in the advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in all matters concerning the promotion of aviation development with the County of Humboldt."
On Feb. 23, 1999, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 99-17 (Attachment 2), which modified the membership to seven members, with one member appointed by each district supervisor, two members being at-large voting members and two alternate members as needed. The purpose of the ...
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