Seeley, Ocotillo residents invited to apply for BOS appointed seat for new Imperial Valley Healthcare District board
EL CENTRO – The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the commencement of the application process for the appointment of one (1) individual residing in the unincorporated communities of Seeley and Ocotillo to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the recently formed Imperial Valley Healthcare District.
According to a press release from the Imperial County Executive Office, it’s important to note that as a member of the initial Board of Directors, the chosen candidate will be ineligible to run for elected board positions during the initial round of elections for each specific board seat.
“This opportunity is in response to Assembly Bill 918 (AB 918), which was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2023,” the release reads. “The bill outlines the formation of the Imperial Valley Healthcare District and requires the appointment of its initial board members, including one member appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Imperial Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors will play a crucial role in the district’s formation and the local healthcare landscape.”
Per the release, the initial Board of Directors will be appointed from various entities, and will include:
One member from and appointed by the Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Board of Directors.
One member from and appointed by the Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District Board.
One member from the City of El Centro and appointed by the Imperial County Public Health Director.
One member of the public appointed by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. This member shall be a resident of the unincorporated areas (Seely or Ocotillo) or an Imperial County Board of Supervisors that represents that area.
One tribal member from and appointed by the Quechan Tribe.
One member from the City of Imperial and appointed by the City of Imperial.
One member from the City of Holtville and appointed by the City of Holtville.
Eligible applicants seeking to apply for the Board of Supervisors – appointed position must reside in the unincorporated areas of Seeley or Ocotillo.
The application period closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
To apply, interested individuals can obtain a copy of the application on the Clerk of the Board’s website www. Board. Imperial County. org, or pick up hard copies of the application in person at the Clerk of the Board’s office located at 940 W. Main St., Suite 209 in El Centro. Completed applications must be submitted by mail or hand delivered only.
Per the release, mailed applications must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2023.
Hand Deliveries (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., except holidays) and Mail Deliveries:
Imperial County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Attention: Blanca Acosta
940 W. Main St., Suite 209
El Centro, California 92243
To learn more about Assembly Bill 918 and the specific responsibilities of the initial board members, please visit the California Legislative Information Page. For questions related to the application, please email Clerk of the Board, Blanca Acosta, at BlancaAcosta@co.imperial.ca.us.