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C. 11

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Monica Nino, County Administrator
Date:	August 10, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/10/2021

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: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

REAPPOINT Joan D'Onofrio to the At Large 3 seat on the Arts and Culture Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and APPOINT Naina Shastri to the Alternate seat on the Arts and Culture Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

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.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The Arts and Culture Commission is composed by 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. At their July 26, 2021 meeting, the Family and Human Services Committee considered and voted to recommended to the Board of Supervisors the reappointment of Joan D'Onofrio to the At Large 3 seat on the Arts and Culture Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025, and the appointment of Naina Shastri to the Alternate seat on the Arts and Culture Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025.