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City Council Office and Public Works Department notifying the council of a vacancy on the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy Board of Trustees
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Presenter:
Ryan Kump - Public Works Director
Justin Sorenson - City Council Assistant Director
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Description/Background:
Utah Code 17B-1-304 describes the process by which appointments to a local district, such as the
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy, must be made. In order to comply with that
process staff will take the following steps:
1. Formally notify the City Council of the vacancy (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)
2. Create and publish all public notices as required by law
3. Gather applications from all interested parties
4. Review all applicants to determined whether or not they meet the minimum qualifications for
service established by law
5. Provide the credentials for each qualified applicant to the Council for review
6. Invite each qualified applicant to be interviewed by the Council
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
This is an informational report, and no council action is necessary.