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City Council Office recommending the Council adopt resolution 19-11C appointing John S. Kirkham to the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy for a four-year term.
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Presenter:
Mike Applegarth
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Description/Background:
One of Sandy City's two appointees to the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy, Art Hunter, is retiring from his service as member of the Board of Trustees. The Public Utilities Director notified the City Council of the pending vacancy on February 4, 2019. Utah Code 17B-1-304 governs the appointment process and the required notification procedures. Importantly, it indicates that the appointing authority cannot make the appointment sooner than two months following notice of vacancy. Therefore the April 9, 2019 City Council meeting is the earliest meeting a new appointment can be made. The City Council Office and City Recorder published the notice of vacancy as directed by state code. The application deadline closed on April 4, 2019.
To date the City Council Office has received a single application from Mr. John S. Kirkham. Mr. Kirkham has previously served on the Metropolitan Water District Board and has extensive experience with drinking water systems and natural resources law.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the item.
Further action to be taken:
A copy of the appointment resolution will be provided to the Metropolitan Water District.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to adopt Resolution 19-11C appointing John S. Kirkham to the Metropolitan Water Board of Salt Lake & Sandy.