Title
Consider accepting the resignation of Director Rebekah Bustamante and declaring the vacancy of EAA Director District 3 in Bexar County.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the board accept the resignation of Director Rebekah Bustamante and declare the vacancy of Edwards Aquifer Authority Director District 3 in Bexar County.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the board to accept the resignation of Director Rebekah Bustamante and declare the vacancy of EAA Director District 3 in Bexar County. Director Bustamante submitted a letter to Chairman Luana Buckner on December 7, 2017, indicating her intent to resign. She followed this letter with an email on January 1 effectuating the resignation. A copy of both letters are attached to this summary. The resignation became final and effective on January 1, 2018, and by operation of law, the position of District 3 became vacant.
Following this formal acceptance of Director Bustamante's resignation and declaration of the District 3 vacancy, the board may interview and consider appointing a candidate later on this agenda. Also attached is a calendar to fill this vacancy, prepared by legal counsel.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item does not relate to a specific goal or action step within the Strategic Plan, but supports the general EAA mission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.