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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03172009 - C.27RECOMMENDATION(S): APPOINT Marie L. McDonald (51 Lusherm Court, Walnut Creek, 94597) to the At Large #6 seat and RE-APPOINT Denise Schmidt (address on file) to the At Large #17 seat on the Commission for Women to terms ending on February 28, 2012. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Commission for Women was established in February 1989 to identify major economic, educational, and social concerns of women in Contra Costa County, and to reach and inform all women on a variety of issues. The Commission consists of 25 members (5 District and 20 At Large seats) and one alternate. The Internal Operations Committee reviews nominations to the 20 At Large seats and their Alternate. Terms for all Commission seats are three years. At its meeting on February 19, the IOC considered and approved the preceding nominations. It should be noted APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/17/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 4 NOES ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ Contact: Julie Enea (925) 335-1077 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: March 17, 2009 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy cc: Internal Operations Cte Staff, Terri Lieder, Commission Chair, Commission Co-Chair C.27 To:Board of Supervisors From:Internal Operations Committee Date:March 17, 2009 Contra Costa County Subject:APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) that with the current number of commission vacancies, a meeting quorum based on authorized membership is difficult to achieve. Several commissions and committees have encountered this problem and are unable to meet Brown Act requirements. Nominations for new appointments are being ratified by less than a commission quorum. Limited staffing makes roster maintenance and member recruitment an ongoing challenge for many of the Board’s advisory bodies. The IOC will bring further recommendations regarding the Commission for Women to the Board in 2009 with the triennial study on Board advisory bodies. CONTRA COSTA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN P.O. Box 6695 Concord, CA 94520 E-Mail: womenscommission@gmail.com DATE: February 6, 2009 TO: Internal Operations Committee FROM: Argentina Davila-Lúevano, Contra Costa Commission for Women SUBJECT: Recommended Appointments to the Contra Costa Commission for Women The purpose of this memorandum is to forward to you the following recommendation from the Contra Costa Commission for Women (CCCW):  Appoint Marie L. McDonald, as At Large Seat 6 Commissioner on the CCCW a term ending on February 28, 2012  Reappoint Denise Schmidt, as At Large Seat 17 Commissioner on the CCCW, with a term ending on February 28, 2012 Background The Contra Costa Commission for Women was formed to educated the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and other entities on the issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The Committee consists of 25 members and one alternate, including:  Five district representatives; (one from each supervisorial; districts)  Twenty at large members; and  One at large alternate. The five district representatives are nominated for a three year term by each other the five members of the Board of Supervisors. The twenty at large members and one at large alternate are nominated by the CCCW membership committee and forwarded to the full CCCW. All nominated appointments to the CCCW are reviewed by the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) and referred to the Board of Supervisors for approval. CCCW terms are for three years and they are staggered across the membership. A current CCCW roster, as of January 15, 2008, is attached for your information (Attachment A). Current Status of Appointments The CCCW has been recruiting applicants on an ongoing basis to fill the vacant seats. A press release was distributed to major news media in the County and posted on County bulletin boards. The Commission received two applications and invited all applicants to be interviewed. On October 21, 2008, the CCCW membership committee interviewed one applicant. The committee assessed the applicant based on the following criteria:  Familiarity with and understanding of the diverse issues facing women in the county S:\Board Items by Year\Board Items 2000 - 2009\Board Items 2009\Mtg 03-17-09\031709 C.27 att 1.doc 2  Specific experience, knowledge or interest in women’s issues in the county  The potential to expand the CCCW’s experience and capacity to develop recommendations for the activities of the Commission  Potential for conflicts of interest  Diversity with respect to ethnic background, gender, and geographic representation The membership committee unanimously approved the above recommendation for a new appointment. As of January 28, 2009 there are 11 at large vacancies, the at large alternate seat and the District II seat is vacant. These vacancies have the following terms: At Large #14, #15, 20, February 28, 2011 At Large # 6, #11, #12, #16, Alternate February 28, 2009 At Large #9, #10, #18, District II February 28. 2010 If the appointment recommended in this memorandum are ultimately approved, one seat would be filled. The vacancies remaining after approval would be ten at large seats, one alternate and the District II, and the term for vacant seats # 14, #15, #19 and #20 and District V would become February 28, 2011. At Large #11, #12, #16, Alternate, February 28, 2009 At Large #9, #10, #18, District II February 28. 2010 At Large #14, #15, #19, #20 February 28, 2011 District V February 28, 2011 Since May 2004, the CCCW has had extremely limited staff support and no budget provided by the County. However, the CCCW membership committee is continuing its recruiting efforts and plans to fill the remaining vacancies within the next few months. cc without attachment : CCCW Membership Committee Ginny Perthel, Workforce Development Board Dorothy Sansoe, CAO Contra Costa Commission for Women P.O. Box 6695 Concord, CA 94520 womenscommission@gmail.com www.womenscommission.com Commissioner Application Name: Denise Schmidt Address: P.O. Box 311, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Home Phone: Work Phone: 925.324.2365 Fax Number: 925.933.3821 Email: deniseschmidt_esq@yahoo.com Occupation: Attorney Present Employment: Education: JD Professional and Fraternal Memberships (including any offices held): California State Bar Membership California DRE - Broker How did you hear about the CCCW? I have been on the CCCW for approximately five years. 1. What experience, if any, do you have with county commissions? I serve on the CCCW. 2. Do you have any experience/skills in any of the following areas? Law Government Community Services Accounting Health Graphic Arts Education Fundraising Public Relations Finance Computer Human Services Other: 3. Please give details as to your area of expertise. I have worked in the area of law since 1978 in various capacities. I am the General Counsel for the Major League Wives and their non-profit, Baseball Wives Charitable Foundation. I am facilitating with a major national fundrasier for Autism Speaks, SARRC and Autism Resource Center at the present time. 4. Do you serve on any Board of Directors/Trustees? If so, which ones? 5. Have you had any board orientation and/or training? 6. Are you involved in any other community organizations or activities? If so, which ones? 7. Why do you want to serve on the CCCW? To ensure that the mission statement of the CCCW is effectuated. 8. Would you be willing to participate in the annual all-day planning retreat? Yes FEEL FREE TO ATTACH RESUME The Commissioner assures that all actions of the organization further our mission to improve economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County.