Title
Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2025.04 (Askew) seeking to follow up on Board Referral 2023.19 (Askew) entitled, Monterey County Regional Fire District Board of Directors (MCRFD) Vacancies, and ensure completion of Board of Supervisors direction.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2025.04 (Askew) seeking to follow up on Board Referral 2023.19 (Askew) entitled, Monterey County Regional Fire District Board of Directors (MCRFD) Vacancies, and ensure completion of Board of Supervisors direction); and;
1) Direct that staff proceed with completion of referral based on description in this report; or,
2) Direct that staff:
i. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
ii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and anticipated effort for completion; or,
iii. Rescind referral.
b. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Referral Summary & Background:
In October 2023, Board Referral No. 2023.19 (Askew) entitled “Monterey County Regional Fire District Board of Directors Recruitment and Appointment Policy” was issued, directing the development of a policy to support the Board of Supervisors (Board) in making equitable appointments to the MCRFD Board of Directors. The referral further requested that the policy include guidance on how to determine equitable representation from all supervisorial districts served, notification to the Board regarding upcoming and or pending vacancies, and ensure the Board engages in meaningful recruitment of interested eligible persons from throughout the MCRFD service area.
In February 2024, the Board formally adopted the related process (Board Policy G-20), which is attached to this report and summarized below.
1. Notification by MCRFD, through its Chief or designee, to the Clerk of the Board (COB...
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