To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
title
Consider Reappointments and Appointments to the Headwaters Fund Board
end
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider the Headwaters Fund Board recommendations to reappoint Walter Geist and Brian Papstein to a second three-year term;
2. Consider the recommendations of the Headwaters Fund Selection Subcommittee to appoint Rusty Hicks and Walter Gray III as the two new Board members to each serve an initial term of two years;
3. Approve the recommendation that Serah Blackstone-Fredericks be an alternate to fill the next vacancy as a result if one of the reappointments or appointments are not supported by the full Board of Supervisors; or be appointed to the next vacancy which will occur in 2025 when Carl Hansen completes his term limit.
Body
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 ...
Click here for full text