Report Prepared by: Steven S. Carrigan, City Manager
Title
SUBJECT: Discussion on Current Composition of the Governing Board Composition of Merced County Association of Governments and the Proposed Amendments to Governing Board Composition
REPORT IN BRIEF
Mayor to provide an update on a recent Merced County Association of Government Agenda Item for consideration and to provide an opportunity for City Council to discuss the proposed Governing Board composition.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Information Only; to provide an opportunity for City Council to discuss the Merced County Association of Government proposed Governing Board composition.
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AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Fiscal Year 2019/20 Adopted Goals and Priorities - Agency Partnerships
DISCUSSION
On July 11, 2019, the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) considered an item to allow for staff to research and return to the board for further direction related to the composition of the Governing Board within the existing joint powers agreement. This item was approved for further research and will return to the MCAG Board at the next regular meeting.
Attached for the City Council’s consideration is the MCAG staff report from July 11, 2019 and a matrix summarizing the Governing Board composition of other counties within the Central Valley.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Merced County Association of Governments July 11, 2019 Staff Report
2. Central Valley County Governing Board Composition Matrix