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''n*' y Progress #2 - #3 - BMT*ht "_* - 2 Report on Pending Matters March 8, 195^ (b) Manager for District. Up to March 8 written applications had been received from -John C. Luthln William C. Renshaw Edward W. Munson Gall Bash Copies of these written applications have been furnished to all directors but to date no reaction or comments from any directors. Election. April 6, 195&• As of March 8* Harry Miller reported that there have been no filings for the three places on the Board of Directors that will become vacant April 6. However, the necessary machinery has been set up so that registration can commence and the election be held in the event of a contest for any of the va­cant positions. James M. Montgomery - Agreement for Engineering Services. Upon receipt of drafts of proposed contract from O'Melveny & Meyers on February 25# 195^# copies were circulated among the directors with the request that they immediately review the instrument and promptly submit any comments. To date there have been no reports. Letter from Las Vegas City Attorney Howard W. Cannon. Under date of March 2, a letter addressed to Thomas A. Campbell, President of the District was received from Mr. Cannon, inquir­ing if the District has the legal authority and contemplates furnishing water to subdivisions and other users outside of the City of Las Vegas from the present supply pending bringing in water from Lake Mead, This letter was immediately acknowledged and copies of both communications were sent to members of the District. Copies were also placed in the hands of attorney Leo A. McNamee, local District counsel, and Franklin T. Hamilton of O'Melveny & Meyers. To date we have had no legal advice from either of these sources. B3/8/54