Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho and the Board of Supervisors is seeking qualified, motivated candidates to serve on the following county advisory committees:
County Library Commission
2 seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian. They provide a community linkage to the County Library and establish a forum for the community to express its views regarding goals and operations of the County Library. The Commission assists the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian to provide library services based on assessed public needs and develops and recommends proposals to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian for the betterment of the County Library including, but not limited to, such efforts as insuring a stable and adequate funding level for the libraries in the County.
The Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. located at 75 Santa Barbara in Pleasant Hill.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The board assesses family and community needs regarding treatment and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse problems and provides input and recommendations on prevention, intervention, and treatment services to the Contra Costa Health Services Department, the Board of Supervisors, and the communities they serve.
The Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:45 p.m. located at the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Division, 1220 Morello Avenue, Suite 200 in Martinez.
Byron Municipal Advisory Council
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Council shall advise the Board of Supervisors on land issues and planning matters affecting the community of Byron and may represent the Byron community before the Board of Supervisors and the Zoning Administrator on such issues as land use, planning and zoning.
Applicants must reside within the Byron Municipal Advisory Council boundaries.
The Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. located at Excelsior Middle School, 14301 Byron Highway in Byron.
Mental Health Commission
1 Family Member seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems to the Director of Health Services and the Board of Supervisors.
The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. located at the Concord Police Department Community Room, 1350 Galindo in Concord.
In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Committee represents the broad constituency of the In-Home Support Services System (IHSS) and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the IHSS program.
The Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. located at 500 Ellinwood Way in Pleasant Hill.
Emergency Medical Care Committee
2 seats
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) function is to review the operations of each of the following at least annually:
1. Ambulance services operating within the county.
2. Emergency medical care offered within the county,
3. First aid practices in the county.
Regular meetings of the EMCC shall be held at least four (4) times per year or more often as deemed necessary. Meetings will convene at 4:00 p.m. on the Second Wednesday of March, June, September, and December unless otherwise directed by the EMCC or its Executive Committee. Location: Contra Costa County Schools Insurance Group, 550 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA.
Family & Children’s Trust Commission
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Commission conducts a bi-annual needs assessment on family and children’s services in the County.
The Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. located at the Employment and Human Services Dept., 40 Douglas Drive, in Martinez
First 5 Contra Costa Family and Children Commission
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Commission shall adopt an adequate and complete County strategic plan for the support and improvement of early childhood development within the County.
The Commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. located at 1485 Enea Court, Suite 1200 in Concord.
