Sharon Betcher and Monica Guzman are Langley’s newest ethics board members.

Both women were appointed to the citizen board Monday by Mayor Fred McCarthy and confirmed by the city council at its regular meeting July 6.

Their addition brings the board to four members, with two more sought, one as an alternate. McCarthy said both members were well qualified, highlighting Betcher’s academic achievements — a doctorate, two master’s degrees and a bachelor’s degree.

“We feel very confident she will represent a certain group of people in our community,” McCarthy said.

He also praised Guzman’s life of public service as a social worker and on the city’s Civil Service Commission.

“Those that know you know you to be a very good thinker and integral to our community,” McCarthy said to Guzman.

Two more ethics board members are needed before the group is officially formed. Five members are required for the voting board, plus one alternate. McCarthy has stated he intends to have gender equality among the members, with three men and three women. To date, two men and two women are appointed board members.

The final two appointments must be Langley residents, per the ethics board bylaw that requires a majority of the members to be city residents.

Bob Frause and Fred Herzon were appointed to the ethics board earlier this year.