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    RE: When does the existing Board Members term end if ...

    By: Nicolette Moroney , an hour ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    We have a somewhat similar, but not exactly, situation. We had a temporary Board director appointed until 12/6/2024 by the Board of Supervisors. We swore the Director in in October, ran the Vacancy seat ...

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    Auditor

    By: Glenn Lazof , 12 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello Library Districts Do you have Auditors you could recommend? Thank you ------------------------------ [Glenn] [Lazof] [Director of Finance Services] [Regional Government Services] [Walnut Grove] ...

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    Swearing-in ceremony for new directors

    By: Lidia Sierra , 18 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Good afternoon, how do you interpret California Gov Code 61042, a) the term of office of each member of a board of directors is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and take office. ...

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    Sealed Bid

    By: Karli Frye , 19 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Our District is needing to sell a vehicle that recently went through the surplus process. When requesting sealed bids, are we able to list a minimum bid amount? ------------------------------ Karli Frye ...

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    Water/Sewer District Rate Increase

    By: Karli Frye , 19 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Are there any legal restrictions regarding rate increase implementation for water/sewer Districts? Can opposition from the community prevent an increase? ------------------------------ Karli Frye District ...

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    RE: Board Member Compensation

    By: Jeff Brier , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Our Board of Directors do not receive compensation. I am curious what is the size of boards receiving compensation and are there additional requirements are considered. Will check CGC 61047 ------------------------------ ...

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    When does the existing Board Members term end if no ...

    By: Josh Luke , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    All: We have an APPOINTED Board member whose term expired this December (2024). She was supposed to be replaced by a candidate in the election but it appears one of the two counties we reside in did ...

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    RE: Board Member Compensation

    By: Melissa McMullen , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Marni, On August 27, 2024 our Board voted to increase the amount of compensation from $100 to $255 per day. Also, the number of days a Director is eligible for compensation was increased from 6 days ...

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    Where to Go for General Board Operating Procedures

    By: Nicolette Moroney , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Our CSD Board has been going through a rough patch with a small number of community members not trusting the decisions and actions of the Board. I am a new General Manager and even though I am aware I ...

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