Board of Directors - District

MORAGA-ORINDA FIRE DISTRICT

is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in District 2

If you would like to confirm if you reside in District 2, please

The individual selected to fill this vacancy will serve the remainder of the

unexpired term through December 1, 2028

Please attach a resume to your application outlining your professional, educational, public service and community experience

To certify that you are a resident within the boundaries of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, District 2, please attach proof of residency to your application. Proof of residency showing name and address on a document such as a current utility bill, vehicle registration, property tax bill or residential lease agreement.

Interviews are scheduled to take place the evening of Thursday, October 8, 2026

Additional interviews, if needed, may be scheduled for October 14, 21 & 27, 2026

In-person interviews are preferred; a virtual interview option will be allowed (resolving any technical difficulties for virtual interviews is the responsibility of the interviewee).

The District Board of Directors acts as the elected governing body responsible for providing strategic leadership, policy and direction and fiscal oversight.

The District Board shall exercise those powers granted by California Law and carry out those statutory and delegated duties as may best meet the emergency services and life-safety requirements of the District.

The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the District Board on the basis of administrative, operational and executive expertise and qualifications and shall serve at the pleasure of the District Board.

The District Board may request the Fire Chief to develop Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies and other measures for the District Board’s consideration. Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies and other measures considered by the Board shall address legislative, budgetary, service level and/or contractual needs and requirements of the District. The Fire Chief will present Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies and other measures to the District Board for their consideration.

The District Board shall consider and act on the Fire Chief’s recommendations based on what they believe would be in the best interest of the District and the constituents they serve. Development and approval for administrative and operational functions of the District are delegated to the Fire Chief.

Except for the purpose of inquiry, no individual Board member shall give orders or instructions to the Fire Chief or District staff unless the Board of Directors are sitting in a duly convened meeting of the District Board. Board members have no authority at or during emergency events within the District.

The District Board shall set and approve all budgetary and financial District policy. The District Board shall assign two members to a Finance Committee to work with staff to review and provide guidance in budgetary and financial proposals for District Board consideration and approval. The District Board shall review and approve annual District budgets, receive and file District audits and receive and review monthly budget updates.

The District Board shall work with the Fire Chief to develop Strategic and Business Planning processes that ensure the District remains financially viable while improving business and operational efficiencies and effectiveness.

District Board members shall attend regular, special, committee, or workshop meetings. The method of participation is discussion, deliberation, debate and voting. All members are expected to participate fully in deliberation and voting.

Board members have the right to maintain and express differing viewpoints, styles, opinions and values. Nonetheless, Board members should respect the dignity…