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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	07/10/2017
Subject: INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR AT LARGE SEAT ON AVIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Submitted For:	Keith Freitas
Department:	Airports
Referral No.:	IOC 17/5
Referral Name:	ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter:	Keith Freitas, Airports Manager	Contact:	Judy Evans (926) 681-4200

Information

Referral History:

The Aviation Advisory Committee was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1977. It's current charge is to provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the aviation issues related to the economic viability and security of airports in Contra Costa County. The Committee may initiate discussions, observations, or investigations, in order to make its recommendations to the Board. The Committee may hear comments on airport and aviation matters from the public or other agencies for consideration and possible recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or their designees. The Aviation Advisory Committee shall cooperate with local, state, and national aviation interests for the safe and orderly operation of airports. The Aviation Advisory Committee shall advance and promote the interests of aviation and protect the general welfare of the people living and working near the airport and the County in general. In conjunction with all of the above, the Aviation Advisory Committee shall provide a forum for the Director of Airports regarding policy matters at and around the airports.

In December 2016, the IOC recommended to the Board of Supervisors appointment of Emily Barnett (Pleasant Hill) and DeWitt Hodge (Pittsburg) to At Large seats on the Aviation Advisory Committee. However, the Board decided to appoint only Ms. Barnett, leaving new term of At Large #2 seat (held by DeWitt Hodges open), and requested the Airports Committee to resolve the issue of Mr. Hodges having a business interest on the premises and to return to the Board with a board order to appoint a member to the vacant seat.

Referral Update:

In March 1, 2017, the At Large 2 seat term of office expired. The Airports Director opened a five-week recruitment, garnering one application, from DeWitt Hodge, attached. The candidate was invited to the IOC meeting today to be interviewed, as per the IOC's policy.

While the Board rejected the previous recommendation to appoint Mr. Hodge, a lengthy recruitment attracted no other candidates. The IOC is asked to consider Mr. Hodge's candidacy. Seat terms are three years. The term for the At Large 2 appointment will be March 2, 2017 - March 1, 2020.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

CONSIDER recommending the appointment of DeWitt Hodge to the At Large #2 seat on the Aviation Advisory Committee to complete the unexpired term ending on March 1, 2020.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

None.

Attachments
Candidate Application_DeWitt Hodge_AAC