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Sutter LAFCO elects chair, vice chair; adopts indemnification amendment
Summary
At its first meeting the Sutter Local Agency Formation Commission elected its 2025 chair and vice chair, approved past meeting minutes and unanimously adopted a change to its indemnification policy to align with Government Code section 56383.5 and recent state law (Senate Bill 1209).
The Sutter Local Agency Formation Commission elected its 2025 chair and vice chair, approved the Sept. 12, 2024 meeting minutes and adopted an amendment to the commission's indemnification policy to align with state law.
The commission chose a new chair by roll call after a nomination and second. The body then nominated and elected Don Cochran as vice chair. Commissioners also approved the Sept. 12, 2024 minutes, with two abstentions noted for members who were not present at that meeting.
The commission considered an amendment to section 6.4(c) of its policy standards and procedures to update the commission's indemnification language. Mr. Libby, the commission's executive officer, told commissioners the change reflects a legislative update passed as Senate Bill 1209 and implements language consistent with Government Code section 56383.5 that allows LAFCOs to require indemnification and cost recovery in certain proposals. "That would allow our LAFCO to continue to require indemnification for proposals when they are received," Mr. Libby said.
Commissioner Behn moved the resolution to adopt the policy amendment; Commissioner Ziegenmeier seconded the motion. The resolution passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance:
- Election of Chair (2025): Motion and second recorded; roll-call vote recorded in meeting minutes; outcome: approved (unanimous of present commissioners).
- Election of Vice Chair (Don Cochran): Motion by Commissioner Wooten; second by Commissioner Ziegenmeier; roll-call vote in favor; outcome: approved (unanimous of present commissioners).
- Approval of Sept. 12, 2024 minutes: Motion by Commissioner Elphick; second by Vice Chair Cochran; outcome: approved (two abstentions from members not present at the prior meeting).
- Amendment to section 6.4(c) (indemnification): Motion by Commissioner Behn; second by Commissioner Ziegenmeier; outcome: approved (unanimous). Resolution number: not specified.
The commission closed the agenda items and moved on to a mid-year budget review and municipal service review planning. The body scheduled routine business and reports for its next meeting in March.
