INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: November 14, 2024
Subject: RECOMMENDATION FOR AT LARGE ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY FIRE COMMISSION
Submitted For: Monica Nino
Department: County Administrator
Referral No: IOC 24/4
Referral Name: Advisory Body Screening
Presenter: Julie Enea
Contact: Julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
Referral History:
On December 12, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a policy on the process for recruiting applicants for selected advisory bodies of the Board. This policy requires open recruitment for all vacancies to At Large seats appointed by the Board. The Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on several boards, committees, and commissions including the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Commission.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission includes ten (10) seats that are appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors: Five (5) Supervisors District seats, Two (2) At-Large seats, and Three (3) Alternate seats that are filled in the same manner as At Large seats. The Advisory Fire Commission's purpose is to confirm cost of abatement reports; conduct weed abatement appeal hearings; approve surplus equipment declarations; and advise the Fire Chief on District service matters. The Commission also serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the community and may be asked to perform other duties by the Board of Directors.
Referral Update:
The At Large Alternate #2 seat on the Advisory Fire Commission was vacated in September 2024 due to the resignation of Madhan Guna.
Staff opened a recruitment on September 27, 2024 and received one application, attached, from Mario DiPrisco (Lafayette). Staff also reached out to Raed AlZaher (El Cerrito), who applied last May, but staff received no response.
Mr. DiPrisco was invited to attend today’s meeting in case the Committee wishes to interview him. A current Commission roster is attached.
Note that the At Large Alternate #3 seat is also vacant. It is recommended that this seat continue to be held vacant pending resolution of the proposed annexation of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District in 2025.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Mario DiPrisco to the At Large Alternate #2 seat on the CCCFPD Advisory Fire Commission to complete the current term that will expire on June 30, 2028.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.