Memorandum
Date: December 14, 2023
To: The Honorable Lake County Air Quality Management District
Board of Directors
From: Douglas Gearhart, APCO
Subject: Re-Appointment of Cameron Reeves to the LCAQMD Hearing Board pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Executive Summary:
California Health & Safety Code Section 40801 requires one Legal Professional, one Professional Engineer, one Medical Professional, and two Public Members be represented on the Hearing Board.
Cameron Reeves has served for the past 18 years as the Legal Professional Member on the LCAQMD Hearing Board. Mr. Reeves is uniquely qualified, extensively experienced, and proficient in legal hearings of which the Hearing Board takes under consideration. Mr. Reeves has served as legal counsel to the LCAQMD for two decades, participated in hearings as the legal advisor to the Hearing Board, been involved in the development of the LCAQMD’s program and rules during his two decade tenure as the County Counsel, and served as legal counsel for the San Diego Air District prior to that time. Mr. Reeves has shown a strong interest in the community and enthusiasm in attending meetings and bringing his expertise to the Hearing Board.
The Hearing Board has met less frequently in recent years, but in prior years the Hearing Board has met up to 8 times a year. The hearing process is both legalistic and technical in nature. Continuing Hearing Board members, as has been the case for the present Hearing Board, has helped greatly in making the process work smoothly and in the public’s interest. Because of infrequent meetings, the advantages of having experienced Hearing Board members, and the fact that Mr. Reeves has indicated his willingness to continue, we ask that you reappoint him.
Staff believes the LCAQMD is fortunate to have Members with such strong credentials, history, and unique understanding of our community and environmental matters and are willing to continue to serve on the LCAQMD Hearing Board.
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Recommended Action:
That the Board of Directors re-appoint Cameron Reeves as the Legal Professional Member to the LCAQMD Hearing Board for a three year term.