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Clerk of the Board, based upon the recommendation of the Fish and Wildlife Commission, recommending the Board appoint Heather Gardner as Fish and Wildlife Commission Member at Large, with a term expiration date of June 17, 2031.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
A Notice of Vacancy was posted on March 27, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the Fish and Wildlife Commission convened and voted to recommend Heather Gardner for appointment to the Member at Large position. Two applications were received for this role, and an Ad Hoc Committee of the Commission interviewed both candidates. The Committee subsequently submitted a letter (Attachment D) to the Commission, endorsing Ms. Gardner for the position.
The County Fish and Wildlife Commission consists of seven members, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each district is represented by one member, along with two Member at Large positions. Member at Large positions have a six-year term.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could decide not to approve this appointment.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Update Committees/Commissions database.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Kim Dawson, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors