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Supervisor Candace Andersen is Seeking Volunteers for County Advisory Boards

Supervisor Candace Andersen is looking for interested, motivated residents to serve on a few Contra Costa County citizen advisory boards. These volunteer boards usually meet monthly and advise the Board of Supervisors on a variety of issues. They play a vital role in county government, and the input provided is invaluable.

Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B)

To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff’s Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.

County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents only)

To advise the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.

Contra Costa County Juvenile Justice Commission http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/2335/Juvenile-Justice-Commission

The Commission reports to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court for the county and makes recommendations to the Probation Department related to public policy regarding in-custody and at-risk youth. Primary responsibility is to provide citizen oversight of the juvenile justice system, which includes inspecting juvenile hall, police departments holding youth, and group homes in the county.

Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/6393/Sustainability-Commission

To advise the Board of Supervisors and staff on successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including suggestions on how that work can be performed more efficiently and effectively; opportunities to realize equity and fairness across the diverse communities of Contra Costa County in sustainability programs that support the Climate Action Plan; how to better engage Contra Costa County residents and businesses on sustainability issues and implementation of the Climate Action Plan.

Commission for Women http://www.womenscommission.com/

To educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and other entities as necessary on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The CCCW’s mission is, “to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County.”

To apply online go to the website http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/.