The Board of Supervisors receives valuable input and community participation from numerous citizen advisory boards on a range of issues. Boards usually meet monthly on a regular basis.
Candidates for these positions must live in District 3 or any specified boundary area for special districts. District 3 is comprised of the cities of Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood, and the unincorporated communities of Blackhawk, Diablo, Bethel Island, Byron, Knightsen and Discovery Bay.
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District 3 Committee Openings
Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA)
Several open seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) serves as an advisory group to Contra Costa County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
The ACOA represents the county in a 40 member advisory group to the Board of Supervisors. The purpose of the council is to facilitate countywide planning and coordination for individuals interested in improving and developing service and opportunities for older adults in Contra Costa.
This position requires a commitment of attending two meetings per month.
For more information, please call Anthony Macias at (925)602-4175 at the Area Agency on Aging.
You are welcome to attend our monthly meeting (recess July and Nov) on the 3
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Wed. of each month, 9:30-11:30, at 500 Ellinwood Dr., Pleasant Hill.
Assessment Appeals Board
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determined the value of the disputed property or determines other matters of property tax assessment within the board's jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
Applicants should possess five or more years of professional experience in California as one of the following: licensed real estate broker, attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or public accountant, property appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization.
Compensation:
This is a volunteer position. Assessment Appeals Board members are compensated for their time at hearings and reimbursed for their mileage to attend assessment appeals hearings.
The Assessment Appeals Board meets every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. located at 651 Pine Street, Room 107 in Martinez.
Contra Costa Commission for Women
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Contra Costa Commission for Women (the CCCW) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The CCCW's mission is, "to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County."
Meetings are held monthly, generally on the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Gayle B. Uilkema Memorial Board Room, County Connection, 2477 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord. CA 94520. The public is invited to attend the meetings.
County Planning Commission
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Planning Commission was established under State law to implement the planning power of the county. The Planning Commission develops or approves land use plans, development initiatives, planning programs, and permit applications, among other duties.
County Service Area P-2A Citizens Advisory Committee
(Blackhawk)
4 seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The County Services Area P2A Citizens Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Blackhawk community for extended police services which shall include, but not be limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code, crime prevention, litter control, and other issues.
Police Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public and are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, at the Blackhawk Police Service District Office at 1092 Eagle Nest Pl.
County Service Area, P-6 Citizen Advisory Committee
(Discovery Bay)
4 seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The County Service Area P6 Citizens Advisory Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Discovery Bay community for extended police protection services which shall include, but not limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code where authorized by law, crime prevention, and litter control.
The Committee meets quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00p.m. located at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. in Discovery Bay.
In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Serves as an advisory council to the In-Home Support Services Public Authority (IHSS), which is administered by the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD). IHSS provides specialized support services to residents who are frail, elderly, blind, or disabled.
IHSS meetings are typically held the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Meetings are generally held in the First Floor Board Room A&B at 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA.
Library Commission
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian; provides a forum for the community to provide input concerning Library operations, and recommends proposals to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian which may improve the Library.
The Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of every other month at 7pm located at 777 Arnold Drive in Martinez.
Mental Health Commission
1 Consumer seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To review and assess the community's mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems, in order to advise the Board of Supervisors concerning local mental health services and programs.
The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. located at 550 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill.
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Background: The Board of Supervisors receives valuable input and community participation from numerous citizen advisory boards on a range of issues. Boards usually meet monthly on a regular basis.
Candidates for these positions must live in District 3 or any specified boundary area for special districts. District 3 is comprised of the cities of Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood, and the unincorporated communities of Blackhawk, Diablo, Bethel Island, Byron, Knightsen and Discovery Bay.
Applications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board's office 925-335-1900 located at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553.
For more information, including on how to apply, you may contact Supervisor Burgis' Deputy Chief of Staff, Lea Castleberry at 925-252-4500 or
Lea.Castleberry@bos.cccounty.us
