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RVSD reappoints representatives to CMSA commission amid debate over officer rotation
Summary
The board reappointed Michael and Andrew as RVSD representatives to the CMSA commission after a lengthy discussion about whether CMSA officer posts should rotate by agency; members expressed concern about changing representatives while an arbitration/dispute over rates remains active.
The Ross Valley Sanitary District board voted to reappoint representatives to the Central Marin Sanitation Agency commission after a contested discussion about officer rotation and operational risk.
Board members recalled a prior understanding that chair, vice chair and secretary positions would rotate by agency but noted there is no written requirement to do so. Several directors worried that replacing representatives while RVSD is actively engaged in the CMSA dispute and potential arbitration could weakenthe district's negotiating position or disrupt continuity. The board ultimately moved to reconfirm Michael and Andrew as RVSD's primary representatives, with alternates named, and asked staff to revisit the officer-rotation question after dispute-resolution steps progress.
Members emphasized the practical consequence of officer selection as it affects who runs meetings and handles interim decisions for the JPA.
