To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consider Making an At-Large Appointment to the Humboldt County Planning Commission
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider making an at-large appointment to the Humboldt County Planning Commission.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
At the Dec. 16, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board was informed of a scheduled at-large vacancy on the Humboldt County Planning Commission due to the term expiration of Lorna McFarlane. The vacancy was posted, and applications were received from only Lorna McFarlane who would like to continue serving.
The appointee will serve a four-year term, expiring on Jan. 31, 2030. All appointed members of the Humboldt County Planning Commission are required to comply with the California Fair Political Practices Form 700 requirements and complete AB1234 ethics training every two years.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this agenda item.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no staffing impact to this agenda item
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could wish to extend the recruitment period; however, this could cause quorum issues for the Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
Lorna McFarlane Application
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: December 16, 2025
File No.: 25-1375