Alameda County Boards, Commissions, and Committees

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Boards and Commissions – District 3 Openings for Residents of Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres

To qualify, you must either live or work in District 3. Please use the Alameda County District Lookup Search here: http://www.acgov.org/ms/addresslookup/Default.aspx

For further information, contact bos.district3@acgov.org. Please send a resume and request an application.

Read about the Board, Commissions, and Committee – https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Alameda County Advisory Commission on Aging

Objective: To act as an independent advocate for older persons as mandated by the Older Americans Act and the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act by taking positions on matters pertaining to federal, state, and local policies, programs, and procedures, and any legislation affecting older persons.
Agency: Social Services Agency
Term: 4 Years
Meetings: Monthly, 2nd Monday, 9:30 a.m.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 21
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: Members shall be older individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in programs assisted under this Act, representatives of older individuals, local elected officials, and the general public, to advise continuously the area agency on all matters relating to the development of the area plan, the administration of the plan and operations conducted under the plan.
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Alameda County Mental Health Advisory Board

Objective: Review and evaluate the Alameda County mental health needs, facilities, services, and special problems. Advise the County Board of Supervisors on any aspect of the local mental health programs. Advise the Alameda County Mental Health Director on any aspect of the local mental health programs. Review any county agreements or contracts entered into pursuant to Section 5650 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The Mental Health Advisory Board Chair shall submit an annual report at the end of each fiscal year to the County Board of Supervisors on the needs and performance of the county’s mental health system. Review and approve the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement in all stages of the planning process. Review and comment on the county’s performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the California Mental Health Planning Council. Review and make recommendations on applications for the appointment of a local director of mental health to the County Board of Supervisors. The board shall be included in the selection process prior to the vote of the governing body. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604.2(b), the Mental Health Advisory Board shall assess the impact of the realignment of services from the state to the county on services delivered to clients and the local community. Perform any other duties requested by the County Board of Supervisors. The Mental Health Advisory Board shall develop bylaws to be approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5604.5.
Agency: Health Care Services Agency
Term: 3 Years
Meetings: Third Monday of the Month (Due to holidays, the December meeting was canceled, and the January meeting is rescheduled to Monday, January 13, 2020), 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Redwood Conference Room, Creekside Plaza, 1100 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 12
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: N/A
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

ALL IN Steering Committee

Objective: The Committee is the governing body mandated by the Resolution to oversee and set policy for All In. The Committee shall work cooperatively with the Board of Supervisors to support and guide All In in its mission to eradicate poverty in the County. The Committee shall ensure that All In fulfills its vision and goals: to allow all families in the County to meet their basic needs for shelter, food, safety, and healthcare; earn income that allows for self-sufficiency and asset building; and obtain quality education.
Agency: Board of Supervisors
Term: 4 Years
Meetings: The Committee shall meet at least monthly and maintain records and summary action minutes of its meetings, and shall be held in the County of Alameda.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 10
  - Represents: Non-Profit Corp – Nominated by Committee
  - Qualifications: Members shall be from non-profit corporations that specialize in eradicating poverty.
- Seat 22
  - Represents: At-Large
  - Qualifications: At-large members shall reside in a predominantly low-income neighborhood in the County based on relevant current poverty statistics.
- Seat 26
  - Represents: Anti-Poverty Org. – Nominated by Committee
  - Qualifications: Members shall be from anti-poverty initiatives, collaborative or organizations within Alameda County.
- Seat 32
  - Represents: Public Agency in AlCo. – Nominated by Committee
  - Qualifications: N/A
- Seat 35
  - Represents: Non-Profit Corp – Nominated by Committee
  - Qualifications: N/A
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Assessment Appeals Board

Objective: Serves as the Board of Equalization for the County of Alameda.
Agency: County Administrator’s Office
Term: 3 Years
Meetings: As needed, Monday and Wednesday, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 11
  - Represents: Real Estate Broker
  - Qualifications: Must have a minimum of five years of professional experience in the State of California as one of the following: certified public accountant or public accountant, licensed real estate broker, attorney, or property appraiser.
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Consumer Affairs Commission

Objective: Established to improve the business climate in Alameda County, educate the citizenry, and advise the Board of Supervisors regarding issues that affect the quality of life for everyone.
Agency: County Administrator’s Office
Term: 2 Years
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month from 4 pm to 6 pm, Board Conference Room, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA. The commission shall meet at least ten times a year.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 07
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: Must reflect the geographic, ethnic, and income groupings within the County of Alameda, with special emphasis on those with consumer interest. Must be a resident of Alameda County.
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Measure A Citizen Oversight Committee

Objective: The committee shall annually review the expenditure of the Essential Health Care Services Tax Fund for the prior year and shall report to BOS on the conformity of such expenditures to the purposes set forth in Paragraph 2.08.251 Measure A Ordinance.
Agency: Health Care Services Agency
Term: 4 Years
Meetings: Monthly, 4th Friday, 9 – 11:30 am, Health Care Services Agency, 1000 San Leandro Boulevard, Suite 300, San Leandro, CA 94577.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 15
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: Must be a representative from District 3 and a resident of the County of Alameda.
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Public Health Commission

Objective: To review and assess emerging health needs; initiate and improve health and disease prevention programs and policies; make recommendations regarding opportunities for building community capacity y as related to public health priorities; and advocate for adequate resources and increased County action to improve community health.
Agency: Health Care Services Agency
Term: 2 Years
Meetings: Commission meetings shall be held monthly for a total of 12 monthly meetings per calendar year. Contact staff for meeting dates, time and location.
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 13
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: Alameda County residents who support the improvement of the health and well-being of residents living in Alameda County.

Reparations Commission

Objective: The scope and purpose of the Commission is to create a draft action plan based on its research that will make significant and lasting progress toward repairing public and private systematic discrimination. The Commission will also maintain communication with local municipalities focused on reparations to have coinciding efforts and, if possible, collaborate jointly. The Commission will update the Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee on Reparations bi-monthly. The draft action plan will include short-term, medium-term, and long-term recommendations. The Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee on Reparations consists of no more than two members of the Board of Supervisors, who will oversee the formation of the Reparations Commission, listening sessions, and receive reports on the creation of the draft action plan from the Commission. The initial appointments to the Reparations Commission will be completed by the Board of Supervisors no later than July 1, 2023. The Commission will present a draft action plan to the Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee no later than July 1, 2024, for final approval by the full Board of Supervisors. final approval by the full Board.
Agency: Board of Supervisors
Term: 1 Year
Meetings: TBD – Monthly
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 02
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: Member is displaced from Alameda County due to gentrification and/or is an individual who has experienced or is experiencing homelessness and shall not be required to reside in Alameda County during their participation on the Commission.
- Seat 10
  - Represents: District 3
  - Qualifications: A member is a person who is employed by or in a leadership position in a charitable, social service or religious organization principally serving the African American community. Member must be a resident of the County of Alameda.
- Seat 13
  - Represents: At-Large
  - Qualifications: Member must be a resident of the County of Alameda.
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Surveillance Technology Workgroup

Objective: The Workgroup was established to develop a draft Surveillance Technology Ordinance with the following guiding transparency, accountability, and oversight principles.
Agency: Board of Supervisors
Term: 1 Year
Meetings: TBD
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 10
  - Represents: At-Large
  - Qualifications: Member must be appointed by District 3 Supervisor.
- Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home

Veterans Affairs Commission

Objective: The Commission shall advise and assist the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to veterans and their families as may pertain to meeting their needs for veterans’ benefits, housing, food, shelter, transportation, and employment.
Term: 3 Years
Meetings: San Leandro Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577. Third Monday of the month (Except July and December and unless otherwise noted).
Vacant Seat(s):
- Seat 17
  - Represents: At-Large
  - Qualifications: Veteran representing District 3.

Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home