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C. 12

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David Twa, County Administrator
Date:	September 15, 2020

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Declare and Post Vacancy of At-Large 2 Seat on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/15/2020

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:

Julia Taylor, 925.655.2054

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: September 15, 2020
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

DECLARE vacant the At-Large 2 seat on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County previously held by Commissioner Lamar Anderson with a term ending June 30, 2021, 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 (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; 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 of the citizens of Contra Costa County.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Commissioner LaMar Anderson was appointed to AC5 by the Board of Supervisor's on November 7, 2017. Commissioner Anderson resided in Concord and honorably served on AC5 until his passing on June 18, 2020. Commissioner Anderson made many valuable contributions to AC5, including being advocate and organizer for the County's Veteran's in the Arts (VIA) program. As a former Navy Lieutenant, his contributions to the VIA program were invaluable.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

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