Appointment to EC approved unanimously; appointee Jim welcomed by members

Members conducted a roll-call appointment vote and approved Jim to a seat on the EC by an 8-0 tally.

Chair (S1) opened the item by saying, "we're gonna have doctor Cook do a roll call vote," and framed the question as a yes-or-no vote on "a 0.2 on the East Eastern seat," initiating the formal appointment procedure. Several members answered in the affirmative during the roll call.

Committee member (S3) said, "Since we didn't do a lot of discussion like we did last time, Jim, I just wanna say thank you for stepping up," and noted the difficulty of the decision while praising prior board service: "Jim, Gail Le Sage was a great board member ... She really was. ... big shoes to fill, but I'm sure you'll do great." S3 added explicitly, "I'm a yes."

Chair (S1) confirmed the result, stating, "Alright, that's 8 to 0," and welcomed the appointee: "Welcome aboard." Chair also said Dr. Cook or district office staff would follow up about orientation and swearing-in: "Doctor Cook or somebody else in the office will reach out to you soon about orientation, getting sworn in, all that cool stuff."

Other members echoed thanks and encouragement. Committee member (S2) said, "I just wanna echo, it is difficult sometimes, but thanks for stepping up ... and I say yes." The meeting concluded the item with brief closing remarks and well-wishes to the new appointee.

Next steps noted on the record were administrative: district staff will contact the appointee about orientation and the swearing-in process. No motions or seconds were named in the record provided, and no alternative nominees or dissenting votes were recorded.