TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Retirement Board Interviews and Appointment
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ☐
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Hold interviews to fill an existing vacancy on the AC Transit Retirement Board; and consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-013 appointing one public member to fill the term expiring on March 31, 2025 and a two-year term commencing on April 1, 2025 until March 31, 2027.
Staff Contact:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
There is no strategic importance associated with this report.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary/fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On December 13, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized staff to begin the recruitment of one public member representative to the AC Transit Retirement Board to fill the unexpired term that resulted from the resignation of David Riemer. The recruitment to fill the vacancy commenced in early January and yielded two qualified applications.
On February 26, 2025, staff presented an update on the recruitment to the Board and requested the setting of a special meeting to interview the candidates. The cover letters, resumes and applications for both candidates are attached to this staff report for the Board’s review and consideration. Upon conclusion of the interviews, the Board is requested to consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-013 appointing a public representative from the following pool of candidates submitted for consideration:
• R. Bradford Huss
• Fabian John
The Board is requested to interview the candidates and adopt Resolution No. 25-013 make an appointment. The selected candidate will take office immediately and will serve out the remainder of the existing term expiring on March 31, 2025 as well as a new two-year term commencing on April 1, 2025.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage of filling the public member vacancy in timely manner ensures adequate public representation on the Retirement Board. A knowledgeable, responsible and steady Retirement Board is an asset to the beneficiaries of the Retirement Plan and the District. There are no notable disadvantages.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
There are no alternatives to the course of action recommended in this report.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Ordinance No. 10 establishing the process for making appointments to the AC Transit Retirement Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 25-013
2. Huss Application Materials
3. John Application Materials
Prepared by:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
Approved/Reviewed by:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer