San Mateo County Board of Supervisor Adrienne Tissier reports:
Vacancies on County Commissions
Arts Commission and the New LGBTQ Commission
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The Arts Commission is still seeking a community member from the County's District 5 to serve a 4-year term encouraging the arts in the County. If you or anyone you
know has an interest, please read the Notice of Vacancy and apply by filling-out the County's application on-line.
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The LGBTQ Commission was created by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors on
June 3 to improve the quality of life and well being of the LGBTQ County residents, further the cause of inclusiveness and advocate for policies affecting the LGBTQ Community.
A Message from the New LGBTQ Commission Director, Honora Miller
Another First For The County
Applications now open for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Commission
Members of the public have the opportunity to make history by serving on California's first county or city commission focused on the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community.
Applications are being accepted for this newly established Commission.
DEADLINE: Friday, August 8th
The County will seek energetic and dynamic individuals eager to take on the challenge of building and defining this important new commission which will consist of nine voting members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Commissioners will meet at least six times a year, develop a yearly work plan and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at least once a year.
Applicants must live in San Mateo County. The County encourages residents of all ages to apply as one seat will be set aside for a youth.
The ideal candidate will possess several of the following attributes:
· Have an abiding interest in furthering the equality and well-being of LGBTQ individuals
· Demonstrate knowledge of LGBTQ issues affecting under-represented communities including youth, communities of color, non-English speakers, older LGBTQ adults, immigrants, physically and mentally disabled individuals and economically disadvantaged LGBTQ residents of San Mateo County
· Demonstrated ability to effectively provide outreach to underserved and at-risk LGBTQ populations with the goal of achieving equality in San Mateo County
· Demonstrated experience promoting programs that foster the well-being and civic participation of LGBTQ individuals in San Mateo County
· Knowledge of a broad spectrum of LGBTQ community resources and the ability to leverage community contacts
· Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with other members of the Commission to achieve Commission goals
· Ability and willingness to devote sufficient time and resources to carry out the responsibilities of the Commission
A reminder: The deadline to apply is August 8, 2014. Applications can be obtained from Alicia Garcia, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 400 County Center, Redwood City, or by calling 650-363-4634. Applications are also available on-line. Learn more by viewing the Commission Mission Statement.
For other information about this Commission please contact:
Honora Miller, Director of the LGBTQ Commission, 650-363-4872
Comments or Questions?
Please email me at
atissier@smcgov.org or Call at (650)363-4572