South Kern Cemetery District

Headquartered at The Arvin Cemetery, Arvin, CA

Kern County Board of Supervisors

District One Supervisor John McQuiston                                            District Two Supervisor Don Maben

District Three Supervisor Mike Maggard                                           District Four Supervisor Ray Watson

District Five Supervisor Michael Rubio                                                 Clerk of The Board of Supervisors

Legal Authority: Established by Board of Supervisors Resolution of August 26, 1957, pursuant to Chapter 6, Paragraph 8950 of the California Health and Safety Code. M. O. of 7/11/95 to change name of District to South Kern Cemetery District.  (Formerly Arvin Public Cemetery District); 3/11/2008 District requested staggered terms.
Membership Qualifications: The District shall be governed and managed by three trustees, as specified in the petition for the formation of the district.  The trustees shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Trustees shall be appointed from electors residing within the district.
Term: The trustees shall hold office for four years and until appointment and qualifications of their successors.
Duties: To govern and manage the affairs of the District, guided by laws and regulations as set forth by the California Health & Safety Code and by regulations that are promulgated by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Meeting Place and Time: Cemetery Office, at cemetery site, 3/10th mile off Bear Mtn. Blvd. on Vineland Road, Bakersfield at 4:00 P.M. every third Tuesday of each month.
Compensation: Trustees shall serve without compensation but necessary expenses for actual traveling in connection with meetings or business of board of trustees shall be allowed and paid.
Ethics Training: Pursuant to State law, on or after January 1, 2006, 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: Arvin Public Cemetery District
15543 So. Vineland Road
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 845-2540     www.skcd.org 
  Oath and Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) Required

 

South Kern Cemetery District Board of Trustees
Members When Appointed Appointed By Whom1 Term Expires
Faye Holbert 3/15/1994 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 02/10/2014
Mark Vandborg 1/20/1998 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 12/10/2010
Verner Stenderup
(Replacing Jack A. Collins)
6/9/2009 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 12/10/2011

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