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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - Special Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/30/2017
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:	N/A	Contact:	Enid Mendoza, (925) 335-1039

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.

The current roster is listed in the attached memo. There is currently one vacant seat and five candidates applied for seats on the Commission. All five applicants' applications are attached. At their September meeting, AC5 voted to appoint Mr. Anderson.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of LaMar Anderson to the At-large 2 seat on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5), as recommended by AC5.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

There is no fiscal impact.

Attachments
AC5 Recommending Memo for L.Anderson Appointment
Candidate Applications
AC5 2017 Attendance Log