To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Headwaters Fund Board Reappointments
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve by a majority vote the reappointment of the following members to the Headwaters Fund Board (HFB):
1. Charles Ellsworth for a final term of 3 years.
2. Carl Hansen for a second term of 3 years.
3. Bruce Rupp for a second term of 3 years.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Headwaters Fund
DISCUSSION:
With money 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 the citizens of Humboldt County achieve increased economic opportunity, prosperity, and quality of life. The HFB was established by the Board of Supervisors in 2003 and acts as an advisory body to your Board with regard to these funds.
At their April 15, 2019 meeting, the HFB voted to recommend Mr. Ellsworth for a final term of 3 years, Mr. Hansen for a second term of 3 years, and Mr. Rupp for a second term of 3 years. Mr. Ellsworth was initially appointed in 2015 to finish out the term vacated by a previous member. Mr. Hansen was initially appointed in 2017 for a term of 2 years. Mr. Rupp was initially appointed in 2017 for a term of 2 years. HFB members are eligible to serve a total of 8 years. The 8 years is broken down into an initial 2-year term followed by two 3-year terms.
Pursuant to Section 8.b of the HFB Manual, "The HFB shall make recommendations for re-appointments to the Board of Supervisors who may then accept or reject the re-appointment by a majority vote. In the event a recommendation for re-appointment is rejected by the Board of Supervisors, the seat shall be deemed vacant at the expiration of the term and the selection process as described in Section 5 shall commence."
New Board members are selected through an application...
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