Mr. Blaine started with the District on April 9, 2012 as a Customer Service Representative.  He has gained a wealth of experience through his time with the District while working in various positions in the Finance and Administration Department, handling internal IT functions, and developing the ability to field a variety of advanced inquiries.  He is currently working towards the Certified Municipal Clerks Designation (CMC) through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.  Mr. Blaine is a member of the City Clerks Association of California (CCAC), an association not just for City Clerks, but all municipal clerks (Special District Clerks/Secretaries and County Clerks alike), in the state of California.  He also serves as Secretary for the Humboldt Area Chapter of the California Special Districts Assocation (CSDA).  As the Board Secretary, Mr. Blaine is responsible for ensuring the democratic process through transparency, records management and acting as the compliance officer for the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act and the Public Records Act.