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APPOINTMENTS: VARIOUS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policy A-74, “Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees”, Board Policy A-77, "Appointments to Fill Vacancies and Cancellation of Election where Insufficient Nominations Filed Prior to Uniform District Election and Citizen Planning Group Election," and Board Policy A-135, “Process for Board of Supervisors Appointments to the Retirement Board.” and Board Policy I-1, “Planning and Sponsor Group Policies and Procedures.”
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR NATHAN FLETCHER AND VICE-CHAIR NORA VARGAS
Waive Board Policy A-135, "Process for Board of Supervisors Appointments to the Retirement Board” and appoint Natasha Wong to the BOARD OF RETIREMENT, Seat No. 6, to complete the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2023.
CHAIR NATHAN FLETCHER
Appoint Kimberly Howatt to the SAN DIEGO COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Seat No. 1, for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
Appoint Kenya Taylor to the VALLE DE ORO COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, Seat No. 2, for a term to expire January 2, 2023.
SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND
Appoint Karen Blair to the CSA NO. 138 - VALLEY CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Seat No. 4, for a term to expire January 2, 2023.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County government includes standing and special citizen boards, commissions, committees and task forces formed to advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff on issues and policy and to serve as links to the community. Boards, commissions and committees provide an inter-relationship between the residents and the government of the County. The nominations in this Board Letter enable the County of San Diego to provide individual residents the opportunity to impart valuable insight and input into the operation of the government.
FISCAL IMPACT
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BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
County government includes those standing and special citizen boards, commissions, committees, and task forces formed to advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff on issues of policy and to serve as links to the community. County committees are created as a result of State and Federal legislation, agreements with public or private agencies, and local needs.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
The proposed appointments enable the standing and special citizen Boards, Commissions, Committees, Groups, and Task Forces to continue to function, as designed, without interruption. This appointment enables the County of San Diego to provide individual citizens the opportunity to impart valuable insight and input into the operation of the government. Recommendations made by these Boards, Commissions, Committees, Groups, and Task Forces pertain to the environment and quality of life of the citizens of the County of San Diego.
Respectfully submitted,

HELEN N. ROBBINS-MEYER
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT(S)
Nomination Letters