Advisory Board: Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety
Subject: Approval of Recommended Community Advisory Board (CAB) Appointments
Presenter: Gloribel Pastrana, Interim Chair
Information:
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment is composed of twelve (12) Voting Members and three (3) Alternate Members. Currently, the CAB has eight (8) Voting Members, with four (4) vacant Voting Member seats and three (3) vacant Alternate Member seats.
As of February 2026, the CAB Leadership Committee conducted a recruitment process to fill current and upcoming membership vacancies. Applications were accepted through Wednesday, February 18, 2026, reviewed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and interviews were conducted from Thursday, March 5, through Friday, March 6, 2026.
Referral History and Update:
All submitted applications were reviewed using a standardized scoring template developed to support the recruitment process and ensure fairness and transparency. The scoring criteria evaluated applicants based on community connection, relevant and lived experience, demonstrated interest and commitment, and clarity of written responses in alignment with the CAB's mission.
The Leadership Committee independently reviewed and scored each application. Scores were compiled to determine overall applicant ranking and alignment with current CAB membership needs. Based on this evaluation process, applicants who met or exceeded the established criteria were identified and invited to participate in structured interviews conducted by the Leadership Committee.
A total of fifteen (15) applications were reviewed. Eight (8) individuals were invited to advance to the interview phase. Interviews were conducted using consistent questions aligned with CAB membership criteria, and interview feedback was incorporated into the final recommendation.
Following the interview process, the CAB Leadership Committee developed a proposed recommendation of applicants for considerati...
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