Memorandum
Date: January 9, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Subject: Approve Long Distance Travel for Supervisor E.J. Crandell from January 29 to February 2, 2024 to Santa Fe, New Mexico for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Farm Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC) meeting as an appointed member of the committee
Executive Summary:
Supervisor E.J. Crandell has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Farm Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC).
The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. Members serve on the Committee in a voluntary capacity. However, EPA may provide reimbursement for travel expenses associated with official government business.
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Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
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Recommended Action: Approve Long Distance Travel for Supervisor E.J. Crandell from January 29 to February 2, 2024 to Santa Fe, New Mexico for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Farm Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC) meeting as an appointed member of the committee.