. >> item number 8 is a resolution appointing harlan l. kelly jr. for a four year term to commence upon the board of supervisors' approval as a director of the san francisco bay area regional water system financing authority. >> so, good afternoon, supervisors, again, harlan kelly, i want to say that i appreciate you looking at my appointment, this is an appointment that is a four year term. as you know, the puc provides water to about 2.6 million customer ins the bay area. we provide water to residents and businesses in san francisco and also wholesale, an agency in alameda, santa clara and san mateo counties, our wholesale customers are [inaudible] by bosca xh a conservation agency, as you know t state legislature created a financing agency as a way, a puc to coordinate and collaborate with our wholesale customers on financial decisions, and to really look at ways to improve the reliability of our regional water system. as you know, the previous general manager, ed herrington was served in this position and i would be honored to take on this new r