Government works best when it includes input and observation from a cross-section of residents.
Government advisory boards, commissions and councils are excellent channels for resident involvement, and great opportunities for people wanting to serve.
I'm looking for interested, qualified applicants for openings on a few advisory boards. These boards generally meet monthly, and the positions are voluntary.
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County Board openings:
Assessment Appeals Board -- District 1 seat. The Assessment Appeals Board is established to assess and equalize the valuation of the taxable property in the County for the purpose of taxation; and to perform all duties required by the State Board of Equalization and State law.
To be eligible, applicants must have five years experience as one of the following:
CPA or public accountant; Licensed real estate broker; Attorney; Accredited or certified real property appraiser
Treasury Oversight Committee -- Public seat. The Committee is r
esponsible for reviewing the County's investment policy and monitoring the performance of County investments. (Deadline March 23.)
Family and Children's Trust (FACT)-- District 1 seat.
Conducts a bi-annual needs assessment on family and children's services in the County, and recommends program priorities to the Employment and Human Services Director and the Board of Supervisors.
Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) -- Several seats open. The EOC is a tripartite advisory board to the Board of Supervisors and the Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) for Contra Costa County for administration of the Community Services Block Grant.
Six open seats representing Bay Area regions. The oversight committee reviews the Authority's conformance with Measure AA, a voter-approved assessment which will generate about $25 million annually for SF Bay restoration; reviews the Authority's audits and financial reports, and publishes an annual report of its findings.
Appointees must have expertise in one or more of these areas.
Water quality
Pollution reduction
Habitat restoration
Flood protection
Improvement of public access to the bay, or
Financing of these objectives
Applications are due March 30. Click
here for a PDF application.
