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Approve the reappointments of Gabriel Detar and Ross Rasmussen as Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2068 for terms to expire at noon on December 7, 2029; and Approve the reappointment of Dale Crossly, to correct an administrative error and fill the unexpired term through December 3, 2027
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve reappointments of Gabriel Detar and Ross Rasmussen as Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2068 for terms to expire at noon on December 7, 2029; and approve the reappointment of Dale Crossly, to correct an administrative error and fill the unexpired term through December 3, 2027.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Reclamation districts are governed by boards of trustees, which are composed of landowners or their legal representatives in the district. As a general rule, a district must hold an election in each odd-numbered year. Once an election is called, the district solicits nominations. If, on the 54th day prior to the election, the number of nominees does not exceed the number of trustees to be elected (and if a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the district board), an election shall not be held and the Board of Supervisors shall appoint those nominated for the positions of trustee. If no person has been nominated, the Board of Supervisors shall appoint any qualified person or persons.
Reclamation District No. 2068 (District) has a five-member Board of Trustees, and the terms of two of the Trustees will expire in December. Pursuant to Water Code section 50731.5, the District published a notice calling for nominations for the positions. Regarding the terms of Mr. Detar and Mr. Rasmussen, the number of petitions submitted did not exceed the number of seats available. In addition, the District received no petition requestin...
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