Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Appointment - Regional Airport Authority
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider appointing Robert Scoble to the Regional Airport Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing Robert Scoble to serve as a member of the Regional Airport Authority, to a seat with a term expiration of July 1, 2023.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Appoint Robert Scoble to the Regional Airport Authority; or,
2. Refer back to staff with direction to resume recruitment of applicants.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 707, and 708 of the Merced City Charter. Staff was directed to notice vacancies on all Boards and Commissions in June of 2018 (Annual Vacancies Notice). The vacancies were duly posted in accordance with Government Code Section 57970, et seq.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
There are currently two vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority.
The City Clerk’s Office has received one application for the Authority from Robert Scoble.
Mr. Scoble’s application and the current roster for the Regional Airport Authority are attached.
History and Past Actions
The Regional Airport Authority was created for the provision and maintenance of public airports and landing places for aerial traffic for the use of the public. The Authority consists of seven members who serve four-year terms of office.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on City resources.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Regional Airport Authority Roster
2. Application of Robert Scoble