2022 Fire District Board of Directors

OUR LEADERSHIP

2022 FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leon Garcia Chairman of the Board

Mariam Aboudamous Vice-Chairman of the Board

David Oro Board Member Mark Joseph Board Member

Pierre Washington Board Member

FIRE DISTRICT GOVERNING AUTHORITY

The American Canyon Fire Protection District was established on January 31, 1955 by the Napa County Board of Supervisors. On November 6, 1957, the Office of the Secretary for the State of California certified the existence of the Fire District pursuant to the provision of the local Fire District Law. In1992, the City was incorporated.

At incorporation, the American Canyon Fire Protection District was preserved as a subsidiary special district of the City with the elected City Council members serving as ex-officio Board of Directors for the District.

The implementation of policies and programs adopted by the District Board of Directors (Board) will be delegated to the Fire Chief. This delegation of this responsibility to the Fire Chief requires the Board to develop very clear, specific, and measurable expectations of this position.

BASIS OF AUTHORITY

The Board is the legislative governing body of the District. The primary functions of the Board are as follows:

• Develop, evaluate, and update District Policy • Hire, fire, and evaluate the Fire Chief • Oversee the District’s finances • Establish or modify ordinances, resolutions, and policies

In addition, their primary responsibilities include:

• Formulate and evaluate District Policy • Carry out responsibilities in conjunction with

Federal and State constitutions • Annually adopt a budget prior to October 1st of each calendar year