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Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy Board of Trustees Vacancy Interviews
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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, October 15, 2024)
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
After the posting of the vacancy the Council Office received two applications: Florence Reynolds and J. Daniel Schoenfeld. Each of these candidates comply with all requirements of state statute.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
The City Council Office recommends the City Council conduct a detailed interview with each candidate. However, any discussion of either candidates character and/or competency should take place during a closed session.