Report Prepared by: Alejandra Medina, Deputy City Clerk
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SUBJECT: Appointment for City Representative to the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report is to discuss the appointment of a city representative for the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing a Council Member to the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees or provide staff direction for recruitment.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Appoint a member of Council to the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees; or
2. Refer to staff for recruitment of applications for the Board.
AUTHORITY
California Mosquito Abatement Act.
DISCUSSION
The Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees consists of nine members; six are appointed from the incorporated cities in the County, and the Merced County Board of Supervisors appoint three members (one at-large, one western rural, and one northern rural representatives). The members serve two or four-year terms of office, with no limitation. The Board meets every third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of this Board is to act as the governing body pertaining to all matters involving the operations of the district and to establish policy and operational guidelines.
The Merced County Mosquito Abatement District notified the city that the vacancy has been open since May 2023. Previously, William “Adam” Cox has graciously served and has since resigned in May of 2023. The Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees has indicated that Council may appoint a member of the Council or a willing citizen.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Merced County Mosquito Abatement Letter Dated April 8, 2024