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Clerk of the Board, based upon the recommendation of the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, recommending the Board make the following appointment to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District:
Appoint Shelly Thomsen, Director (Vacant), Term Expiration 11/01/2021 (Four-year term).
FUNDING: N/A
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Clerk of the Board recommends the Board proceed with the appointment to the Tahoe RCD.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Clerk of the Board received a recommendation from the Tahoe Resource Conservation District on September 13, 2017 to appoint Shelly Thomsen to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District. Directors to serve a four-year term.
The Clerk of the Board posted a Notice of Vacancy pursuant to PRC 9314(b)(1) and Government Code 54974 on August 1, 2017.
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District passed Resolution 90-2 on June 12, 1990 "which as an alternative to the election of directors, board of directors may, by resolution present to the Board of Supervisors of the principal county, request the Board of Supervisors to appoint directors, except those first elected."
The Tahoe RCD was established by the California State Legislature in 1974. Public Resources Code (PRC) section 9314(b)(1) provides an alternative to an election of Tahoe RCD directors if they adopt a resolution which is subsequently presented to the Board of Supervisors of the principal county requesting the Board appoint Tahoe RCD directors.
Pursuant to Tahoe RCD Resolution 90-2, an election is not necessary.
It is important to note that PRC 9314(b)(4) states in full, "If the Board of Supervisors does not conduct interviews of potential candidates or make an appointment within 60 days after the expiration of the term, the board of directors may make the appointment."
For more information on Boards, Commissions or Committees, go to http://www.edcgov.us/Commissions.aspx. For more information on the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, go to http://www.edcgov.us/commissiondetail.aspx?BoardNumber=75.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose to take no action, leaving the appointment to the District itself, pursuant to PRC 9314(b)(4).
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Tahoe Resource Conservation District
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Clerk of the Board's recommendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact, aside from staff time.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
No follow up action necessary at this time.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Jim Mitrisin