HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-05; Clean Energy Alliance JPA; ; Appoint Interim Board SecretaryCLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
STAFF REPORT
TO: Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors
ITEM2: APPOINT INTERIM BOARD SECRETARY
DATE: November 5, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board appoint Sheila Cobian, Clerk Services Manager for the City of Carlsbad, as
interim Board Secretary, pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Clean Energy Alliance Joint Powers
Agreement.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Section 5.3 of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) establishes the
requirement for the Board to appoint a Secretary. The Secretary is responsible for keeping the
minutes of the Board meetings and all other office records of the JPA.
Until such time as the Board appoints a permanent Secretary, it is recommended that the Board
appoint Sheila Cobian, Clerk Services Manager for the City of Carlsbad, as interim Board
Secretary. Ms. Cobian meets all the qualifications necessary to serve as Board Secretary.
Section 5.3 of the CEA JPA provides if the appointed Secretary is an employee of any Party to
the JPA (as defined in the JPA), that Party is entitled to reimbursement of any documented out
of pocket expenses incurred in connection with performing the duties of Secretary, as well as
full cost recovery for any documented hours of service provided by the employee during such
Party's normal working hours.
Item 2: Appoint lnter.im
Board Secretary
Clem Brown
Clean Energy Alliance Board Meeting
November 5, 2019
Item 2: Appoint Interim Board Secretary
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the Board appoint Sheila Cobian, Clerk Services
Manager for the City of Carlsbad, as interim Board
Secretary, pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Clean Energy
Alliance Joint Powers Agreement.
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Item 2: Appoint Interim Board Secretary
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
• Responsible for minutes and other JPA records
• Recommend Ms. Cobian fill position until a permanent
Secretary is appointed
• Ms. Cobian meets all qualifications for the position
• Carlsbad entitled to full cost recovery for providing this
service to the JPA
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