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Consider the appointment of delegates and alternates to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board of Directors.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Appoint one (1) member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as delegate and one (1) member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as alternate on the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board of Directors;
b. Appoint one (1) member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as delegate and one (1) member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as alternate on the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board of Directors;
c. Appoint one (1) member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as delegate and one (1) member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as alternate on the Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board of Directors; and,
d. Direct staff to update the Boards, Committees, and Commissions appointments list accordingly.
SUMMARY
Monterey County currently maintains active membership in the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Golden State Financing Authority (GSFA), and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA). The aforementioned bodies require annual confirmation of each County's delegate and alternate to serve on their respective Board of Directors. The Board of Supervisors must appoint supervisors to serve as delegates and alternates to the RCRC, GSFA, GSCA Boards prior to their first meetings on January 12, 2022.
DISCUSSION
The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a 37-member county service organization that advocates at the state and federal levels on behalf of California's rural counties. Membership in RCRC strengthens Monterey County's ability to advocate on rural area issues that are aligned with the County's Legislative Program.
Founded in 1972, RCRC works with its membership to advocate on behalf of rural issues at the state a...
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