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C. 28

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Date:	November 7, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/07/2017

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:

Kristen Lackey, 925-335-1043

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: November 7, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPOINT LaMar Anderson to the At-Large #2 Seat on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

The Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5) 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.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

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. On October 30, 2017, the Family and Human Services Committee approved the recommended appointment.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The seat will remain vacant.