Legal Authority:

Established in July, 1916, as Dr. Morris Mosquito Abatement District pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sections 2024 and 2023. The name was changed to the Kern Mosquito Abatement District in October 1947. By Resolution 90-950, dated October 30, 1990, the name was changed to Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Membership Qualifications:

Eight (8) Trustees: four (4) appointed by the Kern County Board of Supervisors, one (1) each by City Councils of Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter, and Wasco. Each member appointed by governing board of the city shall be an elector of the city and a resident of that portion of the city which is within the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District. Each member appointed by the Board of Supervisors shall be an elector of the county and a resident of that portion of the county which is within the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Term:

Two (2) or four (4) years, at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Duties:

The primary objective shall be the progressive elimination of mosquito breeding places, to be accomplished by • providing an educational service on control measures • performing services of temporary relief control • establishing projects of source reduction • using abatement procedure methods when necessary • general policy of cooperation

Meeting Place and Time:

Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Office 4705 Allen Road Bakersfield, CA Second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 A.M.

Compensation:

$100.00 per month for travel and expenses.

Ethics Training:

Pursuant to State law, any person newly appointed shall successfully complete a course in ethics training approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission and Attorney General. Each member is required to complete this training every two years.

Contact:

Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District
4705 Allen Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 589-2744

Required Documents/Training:

• Loyalty Oath required
• Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) required; filed with Agency
• Ethics training required; training provided by Agency