Public Resources Code section 9314(b) provides that, as an alternative to an election, the board of directors of a resource conservation district may, by a resolution presented to the Board of Supervisors, request that the Board of Supervisors appoint the directors for the resource conservation district. The Board of Supervisors shall then appoint the directors for the resource conservation district in lieu of elections.
On June 22, 1992, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 9314, the Board of Directors of the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD) adopted a resolution requesting that the Board of Supervisors appoint the WSRCD’s Directors in lieu of holding elections.
On November 20, 2017, the WSRCD Board of Directors was informed that Board Member Carl Wiedert was resigning due to health reasons. On April 15, 2018, the WSRCD Board of Directors was informed that Board Member Ben Letton was also resigning. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 9316, the vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term by the Board of Supervisors.
Notices of vacancy were posted pursuant to Government Code section 54974. Copies of the Notices of Vacancy and Affidavits of Posting are on file with the Clerk of the Board’s office.
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”
Melissa Markee and Lois Kaufman have expressed interest in filling the current vacancies. Both have indicated a demonstrated interest in soil and water conservation in their applications, which are attached. Both reside within the district.
WSRCD forwarded a copy of the minutes of its November 20, 2017 meeting, requesting the appointment of Ms. Markee, and the minutes of its April 23, 2018 meeting, requesting the appointment of Ms. Kaufman. A copy of these minutes are attached.