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FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: August 5, 1986
SUBJECT: Sanitation District No. 15 Citizens' Advisory Committee Bylaws
Specific Requests or Recommendation(sl & Background & Justification
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the amendment of the Bylaws of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC); the Board of
Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. ?5.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND
The existing Bylaws were adopted in 1.968. On June 12, 1.986 the CAC discussed revising the
Bylaws. On July 10, 1986 the CAC recommended the following changes to the Bylaws.
Change Co-Chairman to Vice Chairman.
Amend Article III to provide for election of officers in January of odd numbered .years.
Amend Article VII to permit the Secretary to delegate the secretarial duties to staff.
The Citizens' Advisory Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the amendments
to the Bylaws.
A draft copy of the Amended Bylaws is attached.
Continued on attachment: yes Signature:
Recommendation of County Administrator figa-116NOW Hojorffo ttee
Approve Other:
Signature(s):
Action of Board on: AUG 5 1986 Approved as Recommended t/Other
Vote--of Supervisors I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE-
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
t� Unanimous (Absent ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
Ayes: Noes: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN.
Absent: Abstain: Attested AUG 5 1996
Orig. Div.: Public Works (ES) PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK
cc: CCCSD 15 CAC (via ES) BOARD AND OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
By. DEPUTY
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DRAFT
BYLAWS OF THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15
Approved by Committee on July 2, 1.968
Approved by Board of Supervisors August 13, 1.968
Amendment No. 1 Approved by the Board of Supervisors
Amendment No. 1 Approved by the Committee
PREAMBLE:
We, the duly appointed Citizens' Advisory Committee of this area, in order to
promote understanding and establish communication between the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County, acting as the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County
Sanitation District No. 15, and the electorate of the District, do hereby promise to
support and uphold all District Ordinances and to disseminate all information made
available through the Board of Directors of said County Sanitation District.
Furthermore, we do hereby resolve to represent the people of this area by acting
as a liaison body which will present the problems of this area to the Board of Directors
of the Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 1.5, and will recommend, after due
consideration, upon all matters directly concerning the District.
ARTICLE I
This Citizens' Advisory Committee shall consist of seven members, who shall he
residents of the District during their active term of office, duly appointed by the
Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, State of California.
ARTICLE II
The officers of this Committee shall consist of the followinq:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
ARTICLE III
The Citizens Advisory Committee shall hold an election of officers at the reqular
January meeting of odd numbered years. Should a vacancy occur in any Committee
elected office the Committee shall at the following meeting hold an election to fill
the vacancy.
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ARTICLE IV
The Citizens' Advisory Committee shall meet regularly once each month at a
pre-designated meeting place.
All Special Meetings shall he called at least seven days before such a meeting,
at the discretion of the Chairman or a majority vote of the membership.
All meetings shall be open to the public.
ARTICLE V
A quorum shall consist of four members of the Committee, one of whom shall he a
duly elected officer or, in his absence, a temporary Chairman appointed by the members
present. Each Committee Member shall have one vote. Minutes of each meeting shall be
kept.
ARTICLE VI
Members of the Committee are expected to be diligent and prompt in attendance of
meetings.
When a Member cannot attend a Regular or Special Meeting he shall notify the
Chairman of this fact either verbally or in writing at least twenty-four hours prior
to the meeting time. Four consecutive absences without notification charged against
any Member shall require the Committee to request the Board of Supervisors to declare
the Member's office vacant and appoint a new Member.
ARTICLE VII
The duties of the duly elected officers are as follows:
CHAIRMAN: The Chairman shall:
1. Preside over all Regular and Special Meetinqs;
2. Maintain communication as necessary with the Board of Directors of
Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 1.F;
3. Have the power to appoint all special subcommittees.
VICE CHAIRMAN: The Vice Chairman shall:
.1. Preside and act in the absence of the Chairman;
2. Serve as Chairman of all appointed subcommittees.
SECRETARY: The Secretary shall :
1. Be responsible for minutes of all meetings;
2. Maintain an accurate record of attendance at all meetings;
3. Write all duly authorized correspondence.
4. With approval of the Committee the Secretary may delegate the
above mentioned duties to district staff.
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ARTICLE VIII
The Bylaws may be amended by the Citizens' Advisory Committee by a majority vote
at a Regular Meeting, a quorum being present, provided notice of such amendment has
been given at a previous Regular Meeting and the amendment has been approved by the
Board of Supervisors.
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