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C. 11

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Monica Nino, County Administrator
Date:	May 18, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Declare Vacancy of Alternate Seat on the Arts and Culture Commission

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/18/2021

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:

Dennis Bozanich, 925-655-2050

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: May 18, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

DECLARE vacant the Alternate Seat on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the County Administrator’s Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

The Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County 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; and to increase communications and understanding between all citizens through art. Most importantly, the Commission promotes arts and culture as a vital element of the quality of life for all the citizens of Contra Costa County.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The Arts and Culture Commission is composed of one representative from each of the five supervisorial districts, four at-large representatives, and one alternate, for a total of ten seats. Appointments are for a four-year period with terms expiring on June 30 of alternating odd numbered years.

According to the Bylaws of the Arts and Culture Commission, “Regular attendance is essential for the Commission to conduct regular business, accomplish annual goals as approved by the Board of Supervisors, and meet funding source program requirements. Any Commissioner who is absent from three (3) regular meetings in a 12-month period, may be asked to resign, unless good cause is shown and approved by the Commission (e.g., work assignment, accident, illness or death of a family member, vacation, or personal illness).”

The current Alternate Commissioner was appointed to the Arts and Culture Commission by the Board of Supervisors on August 6, 2019 with a term that will expire June 30, 2023. From April 2020 to March 2021, the Alternate Commissioner was absent from three regular meetings. On April 5, 2021, the Arts and Culture Commission approved the removal of the Alternate Commissioner pursuant to the Commission Bylaws.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the Arts and Culture Commission would not be able to post and fill the alternate seat vacancy.