CONCORD – The Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, decided to fill a vacancy on its Board by appointment, as provided under state law. The vacancy is due to the passing of Division 5 Director Karl Wandry. Division 5 includes the District’s service area in Oakley and portions of Antioch, Brentwood, unincorporated Contra Costa County, and Bethel Island. All applicants must reside within the boundaries of Division 5.
The Board set up a process that includes:
- Confirming 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 21 as the deadline for interested parties to submit an application (applications are now available at the District Center Office and on the District’s website, www.ccwater.com).
- Eligible candidates will be notified on Wednesday, December 3 if selected for the interview process.
- Candidates selected will be provided the opportunity to present their qualifications at a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 10.
- The Board intends to appoint the new Director during the December 17 meeting.
The Division 5 Director’s seat will be placed on the ballot for the November 8, 2016 general election. The newly appointed Director will hold the office until the general election results are certified.
To be eligible, applicants must live within the boundaries of Division 5 and be registered voters. A map of Division 5 is available on the website at www.ccwater.com or applicants may contact the District Secretary at 925-688-8024 to confirm residency within the Division.
Applications must be received by the CCWD District Secretary, either through the website at www.ccwater.com or at the District Center Office located at 1331 Concord Avenue, Concord, CA 94524 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014.
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