28 - CSDA Board of Directors Elections Costa Mesa Sanitary District
…an Independent Special District
Protecting our community’s health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services.
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Carroll, General Manager
Date: June 27, 2013
Subject: CSDA Board of Directors Elections
Summary
The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Board of Directors is the governing
body responsible for all policy decisions related to CSDA’s member services, legislative
advocacy, education and resources. The Board of Directors plays an important role to the
operation of the association and to the representation of the common interests of all
Californi a’s special districts before the Legislature and the state administration.
Ballots for the 2014-16 Board of Directors elections have been mailed out and must be
received by CSDA by the end of the business day on August 2, 2013
Staff Recommendation
That the Board of Directors approves casting a ballot for the Open Seat B of Region 6 for
the California Special Districts Association Board of Directors.
Analysis
The Board of CSDA is elected from its six geographical regions. Each of the six regions
has three seats on the board with staggered three-year terms. Region 6 of the Board
represents Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Orange County Cemetery District Trustee, Bill Nelson, is the incumbent running for re-
election for Region 6. Attachment A is more information about Trustee Nelson. No other
candidates are running for Region 6. After the Board approves its nomination for Region 6
and the vote is cast, CMSD Board minute action will be accompanied with the nomination.
ITEM NO. 28
Board of Directors
June 27 , 2013
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Strategic Plan El ement & Goal
This item supports a chieving Strategic Element No. 3 .0, Partnerships and Strategic Goal
No 3.4 , Participate in the activities of professional associations .
Legal Review
Not applicable .
Financial Review
There is no financial impact to the Dis trict for casting a ballot.
Committee Recommendation
N/A
Public Notice Process
Copies of this report are on file and will be included with the entire a genda packet for the
June 27 , 2013 Board of Directors regular meeting at District headquarters and on D istrict’s
website.
Alternative Actions
1. Refer the matter back to staff for more information.
Attachment A: Letter from Orange County Cemetery District
Attachment B: CSDA 2013 Mail Ballot Information