To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: APPOINTMENT TO THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
REAPPOINT the following people to the following District II seats of the Contra Costa County Library Commission for a four-year term that expires on June 30, 2029, as recommended by Supervisor Candace Andersen:
District II District II Alternate
Susan Hildreth Michael Swernoff
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Orinda, CA 94563
FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Library Commission was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in March 1991. The Commission was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian. The Library Commission is comprised of 29 members:
• 18 members representing the cities/towns in Contra Costa County - these Commissioners are appointed by the city/town councils
• 5 members represent Contra Costa County - each member of the Board of Supervisors appoints one Commissioner and one Alternate Commissioner
• 5 members represent the Central Labor Council, the Contra Costa Council, the Contra Costa Youth Commission, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Friends Council.
Supervisor Andersen has been pleased with Ms. Hildreth and Mr. Swernoff's participation with the Library Commission and would like them to continue for another term.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seats will become vacant and District 2 will not be represented.