Legislation Details

File #: 26-1488    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/1/2026 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 4/14/2026 Final action: 4/14/2026
Title: ACCEPT the resignation of Cheryl Cotton; DECLARE a vacancy in the At-Large #3 seat on the Contra Costa County Commission for Women and Girls for a term ending February 28, 2027; and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the County Administrator.
To: Board of Supervisors
From: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title: ACCEPT the resignations of Cheryl Cotton and Shauna Polk; DECLARE vacancies in the District III and At-Large #3 seats on the Contra Costa County Commission for Women and Girls for terms ending February 28, 2027, and February 28, 2030, respectively; and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancies.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee


RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT the resignation of Cheryl Cotton; DECLARE a vacancy in the At-Large #3 seat on the Contra Costa County Commission for Women and Girls for a term ending February 28, 2027; and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the County Administrator.

FISCAL IMPACT:
None.

BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (CCCWG) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The Commission's mission is, "to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County."

The Commission consists of 15 members and one Alternate At-Large member including: five district representatives (one from each supervisorial district), ten At-Large members, and one Alternate. The five district representatives are nominated for a four-year term by each member of the Board of Supervisors. The ten At-Large members and the one alternate are nominated by the CCCWG Membership Committee and forwarded to the full CCCWG. The full CCCWG then makes appointment recommendations to the Family and Human Services Committee. All Commission seat terms are for a period of four (4) years with staggered expiration dates.

The At-Large #3 appointee notified the Commission of their resignation at their regular monthly meeting. The Commission thanks them ...

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