Three positions on the Fall River Resource Conservation District (FRRCD) Board of Directors expire on December 31, 2016. These positions are currently held by Clay Jacobson, Don Martin, and Michael Millington. In preparation for these upcoming vacancies, Notices of Vacancy were posted and advertised pursuant to Government Code section 54974. Copies of the Notices of Vacancy and Affidavits of Posting are on file with Clerk of the Board.
Public Resources Code section 9314(c) states that: "It is the intent of the Legislature that the Board of Supervisors solicit recommendations from within the district, including public, private, and nonprofit entities, and appoint only applicants who are determined by the Board of Supervisors to have a demonstrated interest in soil and water conservation. In selecting directors..., the Board of Supervisors shall endeavor to achieve balanced representation on the Board of Directors."
Clay Jacobson, Don Martin, and Michael Millington have submitted applications expressing interest in serving for an additional four-year term. In their applications, the candidates indicate that they reside within the district and state their interest in soil and water conservation. Copies of the application materials submitted by each candidate are attached.
The FRRCD Board of Directors held a meeting on November 14, 2016, at which the applicants were considered. The FRRCD Board recommended to have the names of Clay Jacobson, Don Martin, and Michael Millington submitted to the Board of Supervisors to be reappointed to the FRRCD Board of Directors. A copy of the minutes of this meeting are attached.