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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	10/12/2015
Subject: Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission
Submitted For:	FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter:	Enid Mendoza	Contact:

Information

Referral History:

On December 6, 2011 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2011/497 adopting policy governing appointments to boards, committees, and commissions that are advisory to the Board of
Supervisors. Included in this resolution was the requirement that applications for at large/countywide seats be reviewed by a Board of Supervisors sub-committee.

Referral Update:

The Arts and Culture Commission advises the Board of Supervisors in matters and issues relevant to Arts and Culture, to advance the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County; to preserve, celebrate, and share the arts and culture of the many diverse ethnic groups who live in Contra Costa County; to create partnerships with business and government; to increase communications and understanding between all citizens through art. Most importantly, the Commission will promote arts and culture as a vital element in the quality of life for all of the citizens of Contra Costa County.

The Arts and Culture Commission (AC5) is comprised of one representative from each of the five supervisorial districts, two at-large representatives and one alternate for a total of eight seats. Appointment are for a four year period with terms expiring on June 30 of alternating odd numbered years. A current roster is attached.

There are currently two vacant seats and three candidates for these seats. Y'Anad Burrell has been on the Commission since 2013 and is requesting re-appointment. Pamela McCauley has experience on the Lamorinda Arts Alliance and the Martinez Art Association. Cindy McCann has studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and is currently working with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Their applications are attached.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

SELECT candidates to recommend to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the At-Large 1 and the Alternate seats on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County from among the following candidates:

Lore Konieczny
Pamela McCauley
Cindy McCann

Fiscal Impact (if any):

No fiscal impact from appointments.

Attachments
Roster as of 10/6/15
McCauley Application
Burrell Application
McCann Application