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Board of Trustees |
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Carlton Christensen, Chair of the Board of Trustees |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Carlton Christensen, Chair of the Board of Trustees |
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R2023-04-09 - Resolution Appointing Viola Miller as Officer and Treasurer of the Authority
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution R2023-04-09 appointing Viola Miller as an Officer and Treasurer of the Authority effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Transit District Act, and UTA’s Bylaws require the Board of Trustees to appoint individuals as Officers of the Agency and Board of Trustees. The designated officer positions include Executive Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Comptroller, and Internal Auditor. UTAH CODE § 17B-1-633 outlines that a district treasurer serves as custodian of all money, bonds, or other securities of the district The board previously appointed Bill Greene as Treasurer on September 23, 2020, in Resolution R2020-09-06. Mr. Greene will be retiring from UTA in May 2023, necessitating the appointment of a new Treasurer.
DISCUSSION:
The Utah Transit Authority performed a competitive search to name a new Chief Financial Officer and selected Ms. Viola Miller who will begin employment on May 1, 2023. Ms. Miller has gained significant expertise in financial leadership working for transit in the public sector, holding a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategic Management, and most recently serving as the Senior Director, Operating Budget for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in Washington, D.C. Recognizing Ms. Miller’s professional qualifications, the Board of Trustees wishes to appoint Viola Davis as Officer and Treasurer of the Authority.
ALTERNATIVES:
State statute and UTA Bylaws require the Board to approve a Treasurer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation for district officers and administrative employees was authorized in Resolution R2023-02-01.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution R2023-04-09