In 2013, IOC reviewed Board Resolution Nos. 2011/497 and 2011/498, which stipulate that applicants for At Large/Non Agency-Specific seats on specified bodies are to be interviewed by a Board Committee. The IOC made a determination that it would delegate the screening and nomination of Hazardous Materials Commission candidates to the Commission, for review by the IOC.
The Hazardous Materials Commission was established in 1986 to advise the Board, County Staff and the mayor's council members, and staffs of the cities within the County, on issues related to the development, approval and administration of the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Specifically, the Board charged the Commission with drafting a Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation Plan and Ordinance, coordinating the implementation of the Hazardous Materials Release Response Plan and inventory program, and analyzing and developing recommendations regarding hazards materials issues with consideration to broad public input, and reporting back to the Board on Board referrals.
The Business #2 Seat, for which the term expires on December 31, 2021, was declared vacant due to resignation and posted by the Clerk of the Board for 10 days on June 13, 2018. The bylaws of the Commission provide that Business #2 Seat be nominated by the Industrial Association, screened by the Internal Operation Committee and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Industrial Association has nominated Mark Hughes for this seat. His letter of support and application are attached. The term for this seat expires on December 31, 2021.
The terms of Business #1 Seat and Business #1 Alternate Seat expired on December 31, 2018.The bylaws of the Commission provide that Business Seat #1 and its alternate be nominated by the West County Council of Industries, screened by the Internal Operations Committee and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The West County Council of Industries has re-nominated Fred Glueck for this seat and has re-nominated Aaron Winer for the alternate seat. Their applications and letters of support are attached. The terms for these seats expire on December 31, 2022.
The term for Labor #1 Seat expired on December 31, 2018. The bylaws of the Commission provide that Labor #1 Seat be nominated by a labor organization, screened by the Internal Operations Committee and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Contra Costa Building and Construction Trade Council has re-nominated Henry Alcaraz for this seat. His letter of support and application are attached. The term for this seat expires on December 31, 2022.
The Internal Operations Committee reviewed and approved the nominees of these organizations on February 11, 2019 and recommends to the Board appointment of these individuals.