Hearing Board
APPLY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HEARING BOARD (Link to Application Form)
The Hearing Board was established by state law to grant variances from MBARD rules, adjudicate certain types of disputes between MBARD and a source, allow citizen appeals, and issue abatement orders. A Hearing Board is comprised of five members appointed by MBARD's Board of Directors. The most common issue reviewed by the Hearing Board are variances.
HEARING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2025
HEARING BOARD MEMBERS (Health and Safety Code Section 40801)
| MEMBER | DESIGNATION | TERM EXPIRATION |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Guth, Chair | Attorney | April 30, 2026 |
| Vacant | Registered Engineer | |
| Vacant | Medical Professional | |
| Daniel Dodge, Jr. | Public Member | December 20, 2026 |
| Leslie Girard | Public Member | August 21, 2027 |
| Justin Cheng | First Alternate Public Member | April 16, 2028 |
| David Korpi | Second Alternate Public Member | April 16, 2028 |