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C. 37

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Date:	October 17, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/17/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Enid Mendoza, (925) 335-1039

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 17, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Appoint Deborah Cowans to the At-Large Alternate seat on the Contra Costa Commission for Women with a term expiration of February 28, 2019, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

The Contra Costa Commission for Women (CCCW) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and other entities on the issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The CCCW consists of 20 members and one alternate: five district representatives, 15 at-large members, and one at large alternate. Membership terms are for three years and they are staggered across the membership.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

There are currently two vacancies and the CCCW has recommended the appointment of Deborah Cowans. The Family & Human Services Committee approved the recommendation at their June 26, 2017 meeting.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The seat will remain vacant.