The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) is a five-member Board acting under Health and Safety Code sections 2000-2093. The City of Redding, City of Anderson, and City of Shasta Lake each appoint one member. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 2021(b), the final two members are appointed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors.
Vacancies on the District shall be filled pursuant to Government Code (GC) section 1779, which states the following: “A vacancy on any appointed governing board of a special district shall be filled by the appointing authority within 90 days immediately subsequent to its occurrence. If no action is taken for a period of 90 days immediately subsequent to a vacancy on such a board, the board of supervisors of the county in which the larger portion of the district is located shall have authority to fill the vacancy by appointment.” In January 2017, Shasta County Board of Supervisors appointee Dale Dondero’s term expired. A Notice of Vacancy was posted pursuant to GC 1780. The Notice of Vacancy is on file with the Clerk of the Board. Mr. Dondero notified the District that he did not intend to pursue reappointment and no other interest was received. Since no appointment was made within 90 days immediately subsequent to the vacancy occurring, the Board of Supervisors may make the appointment.
In March 2018, two individuals expressed interest in serving the remainder of this term. The District has requested that the Board of Supervisors consider the applicants and make an appointment. Chairman Baugh reviewed the letters of interest and recommends that the Board of Supervisors appoint Benjamin Hanna to fill this vacancy. Mr. Hanna resides in the District boundaries and is a registered voter.