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Lake County RRA to consider joining Fire Chiefs Association as single member; bylaws and dues implications noted
Summary
The RRA discussed a proposal to replace individual fire districts with the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association as a single member, with staff warning the change could affect the Joint Powers Agreement, bylaws and member dues after Lower Lake County Water District’s departure.
The Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority on March 16 discussed a proposal to change membership structure so the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association would represent fire districts as a single member instead of individual district seats.
Staff reported the item will be on the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association agenda March 25 for further discussion. The RRA noted potential impacts to the existing Joint Powers Agreement and bylaws if the change is approved by member entities. Staff also flagged fiscal consequences: Lower Lake County Water District has left RRA membership, which will increase the dues burden on remaining water purveyors; Cobb Water District will no longer contribute through dues as previously structured, and RRA may seek contributions from Hidden Valley Water District going forward.
Terre Logsdon said the item is currently scheduled for additional discussion and that RRA leadership will follow up with affected members to confirm contacts and alternates. No formal motion or vote on changing the membership structure was recorded at the March 16 meeting.
Next procedural steps recorded in the transcript include discussion at the March 25 Fire Chiefs Association meeting and follow-up by county staff to clarify logistical and contractual implications if member representation changes.
