To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consider Appointments to the Headwaters Fund Board
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider the recommendations of the Headwaters Fund Selection Subcommittee to appoint Scott Davie and Taylor Bowes as the two new Board members to each serve an initial term of two years.
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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:
The Headwaters Fund Board was established by the Board of Supervisors in 2003 and acts as the advisory body to your Board regarding funds gained from the acquisition of the Headwaters Forest Preserve by state and federal governments. The Headwaters Fund invests in projects through grants and loans with the goal of helping residents of Humboldt County achieve increased economic opportunity, prosperity and quality of life.
Pursuant to Section 8.b of the Headwaters Fund Board manual, "the Headwaters Fund Board shall make recommendations for reappointment of the Board of Supervisors who may then accept the reappointment by a majority vote. In the event a recommendation for reappointment is rejected by the Board of Supervisors, the seat shall be deemed vacant at the expiration of the term and the selection process as defined in Section 5 shall commence."
Headwaters Fund Board members are initially recommended to the Board by the Headwaters Fund Board Selection Subcommittee composed of the County Administrative Officer or their designee, the Treasurer-Tax Collector and two Supervisors. Supervisor Bohn and Supervisor Wilson currently serve on this subcommittee.
After a Headwaters Fund Board member serves an initial term of two years, recommendations for reappointment come to the Board of...
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