Title
Recommend reappointment of Eric Lauritzen as Sealer of Weights & Measures for a four-year term of office effective June 30, 2013.
report
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Reappoint Eric Lauritzen as Monterey County Sealer of Weights & Measures for a four-year term of office effective June 30, 2013.
Summary:
California statute requires each county to appoint a county Sealer of Weights & Measures. This action fulfills the County's obligation in that regard.
Discussion:
Section 12200 of the California State Business and Professions Code sets forth appointment and employment procedures for county Sealers of Weights & Measures. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint the Sealer of Weights & Measures for a four-year term of office with a license of qualification issued by the California Secretary of Agriculture.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors first appointed Mr. Lauritzen as Sealer of Weights & Measures on June 30, 2001 and reappointed him in 2005, and again in 2010. Mr. Lauritzen is now eligible for reappointment to his fourth four-year term of office. It is recommended that the Board reappoint Mr. Lauritzen to another four-year term.
Other Agency Involvement:
County Counsel reviewed the report for consistency with State law.
Financing:
There is no financial impact to the County budget.
Approved:
Lew C. Bauman
County Administrative Officer