Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees Meeting May 13, 2008

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Agenda Topic: Old Business

Report on Terms of Office and Recommendation that Future Appointments be Based on Calendar Year.

Background:

Pursuant to the Board's request at its April 22, 2008 Special Meeting, Rutan & Tucker has reviewed the existing terms of office for the District Board Members. A list of the existing terms is attached. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 2024, the terms of appointment are to be for two or four years at the discretion of the appointing authority. The terms are to commence on the first Monday in January, and follow the calendar year.

Ms. Jenson has been in contact with Coachella Valley city attorneys and with Riverside County Counsel in connection with the oath of office issue and has brought this issue to their attention. She suggested that the appointing agencies get back onto a calendar year schedule for appointments when the agencies next take up the issue.

Based upon the foregoing, the Board may want to direct that the Interim General Manager send a letter to each appointing agency and request that with the agency’s next appointment, the term be based upon a calendar year. The Board may also wish to review its Bylaws with regard to the timing of appointment of committees and election of officers.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Roster of Terms of Appointment