2013Target Seats

See the Guidelines for Nominations for instructions for submitting a complete nomination packet.

Nominations are due no later than August 1st.

The target boards and commissions below are arranged geographically as follows:the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Mateo; the cities of Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, Richmond, and San Leandro; the City and County of San Francisco; and regional commissions.

  • Individuals may be nominated toward any of the seats on this list provided they meet residence and other requirements.
  • Newly seated commissioners may also be nominated
  • If you find out about any upcoming vacancies in a board or commission you are interested in, please contact Catherine to ensure it is aligned with the goals of BCLI.

Boards and Commissions

Alameda County

  • Alameda County Housing and CommunityDevelopment Advisory
  • Alameda County Public Health Commission
  • Alameda County Transportation Commission Citizens Watchdog Committee

Contra Costa County

  • Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council
  • Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission
  • Contra Costa County Planning Commission
  • Contra Costa County Public and Environmental Health Board
  • Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board

Santa Clara County

  • Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
  • Housing Authority of Santa Clara County

San Mateo County

  • Housing and Community Development Committee

City of Albany

  • City of Albany Social and Economic Justice Commission
  • City of Albany Sustainability Committee

City of Berkeley

  • City of Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission
  • City of Berkeley Community Health Commission
  • City of Berkeley Energy Commission

City of El Cerrito

  • City of El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee
  • City of El Cerrito Planning Commission

City Emeryville

  • City of Emeryville Planning Commission

City of Oakland

  • City of Oakland Budget Advisory Committee
  • City of Oakland Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board

City of Richmond

  • City of Richmond Community Development Commission
  • City of Richmond Economic Development Commission

City of San Leandro

  • City of San Leandro Board of Zoning Adjustments
  • City of San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission

City and County of San Francisco

  • Bayview Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Geary Corridor Citizens Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Citizens Committee on Community Development
  • San Francisco County Transportation Authority Citizens’ Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Eastern Neighborhoods Citizens Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Hunters Point Shipyard Citizens Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Public Utilities Citizen’s Advisory Committee
  • San Francisco Reentry Council
  • San Francisco SRO Task Force
  • Southeast Community Facility Commission
  • Van Ness Ave BRT Citizen's Advisory Committee

Regional Seats

  • Metropolitan Transit Commission Policy Advisory Council

If you have any questions, or for more information on individual seats, please contact Catherine-Mercedes Judge at . Please keep in mind that the information provided on this sheet is subject to (and likely to) change over the course of our recruiting period.

Alameda County

Alameda County Housing and Community Development Advisory

  • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of odd months at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Development Agency in Hayward. (Call 510-670-5939.)
  • There are 9 seats. Terms are 4 years.
  • There are currently no vacancies for this commission, but vacancies are anticipated in the fall of 2013.
  • Time commitment is low, about 3 hours every other month.
  • 2 BCLI alumni are currently seated on the commission.

The commission works to define needs relating to funding projects of the Federal Housing and Community Act and to support the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

Alameda County Public Health Commission

  • Meets the 2nd Thursday of every other month at 6:00 p.m.at the San Leandro Library. (Call 510-267-8009.)
  • There are 25 seats.Terms are 2 years.
  • Current vacancies include District 1 (Haggerty),District 2 (Lockyer) and District 3(Chan), and at-large. More vacancies are anticipated for July 1st.
  • Time commitment is low to moderate.

The commission is an advisory body to the Board ofSupervisors and reviews and assesses emerging health needs, initiates and improves health and disease prevention programs and policies, makes recommendations regarding opportunities for building community capacity as related to public health priorities, advocates for adequate resources and increased County action to improve community health, and reviews, studies, and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the Public Health Department budget.Members encourage the exchange of information between members of the community and the Alameda County Public Health Department, and develop and maintain effective relationships with the Board of Supervisors, Alameda County Public Health Department and Health Care Services Agency, and other public health related departments and agencies.

Alameda County Transportation Commission Citizens Watchdog Committee

  • Meets the2nd Monday of the month quarterly at 6:30 p.m. at the Alameda County Transportation Commission Offices. (Call 510-208-7400.)
  • There are 17 seats. Terms are 2 years.
  • Current vacancies include District 1 (Haggerty), Alameda County Mayors’ Conference appointments (D-3, D-5), and East Bay Bicycle Coalition, Sierra Club, and League of Women Voters.
  • Time commitment is currently low.

The commission scrutinizes all Measure B expenditures and provides annual reports directly to the public on how these funds are spent each year.In November 2000, Alameda County voters approved Measure B,which extended the County’s half centtransportation sales tax to 2022 and set forth a 20-year Expenditure Plan for use of the resultant revenues. The revenue from the tax funds transportation projects, such ascapital projects, local transportation, transit operations, and special transportation (paratransit). Serving on this commission provides members with transportation policy and budget oversight experience.

Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council

  • Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Employment and Human Services Office in Martinez. (Call 925-313-1779.)
  • There are 15 members, 5 of whom represent the low-income community at large,5 representing private sector community organizations and business people, and the5 members of the Board of Supervisors who can either serve on the Council or choose to appoint designees on their behalf. Terms for non-Supervisors are 2 years, with a term limit of 3 consecutive full terms.
  • Current vacancies include 2 alternate seats, one low-income and one from the private/non-profit sector.
  • Time commitment is low, a few hours a month.
  • 1 BCLI alumnus was previously seated on the commission.

The Economic Opportunity Council works jointly with the Community Services Department in developing a Community Action Plan that guides the use of Community Services Block Grant Funds. Members review, study, and hear presentations from members of the community to assist them in identifyingthe root causes of poverty in Contra Costa County. The Council uses this information andseeks out partnerships with other community organizations that are also pursuing long-range strategies to support low-income people to develop funding strategies that will address these root causes.

Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission

  • Meets the 4thThursday of each month, except November and December, at the County Connection in Concord. (Call 925-313-6587.)
  • There are 13seats,each with an appointed alternate. Terms are 4 years.
  • Current vacancies include 2 alternates for the Environmental Organization seats.
  • Time commitment is low, a few hours a month.

The commission is charged to protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of Contra Costa residents as they are affected by hazardous materials and hazardous waste, provide and promote a forum for building consensus on environmental issues affecting Contra Costa residents related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste, and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Board's respective Committees and Commissions regarding policies concerning the storage, use, and management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste as they affect issues of health, safety, and the environment, including land-use planning and economic effects.

Contra Costa County Planning Commission

  • Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Buildingin Martinez. (Call 925-335-1209.)
  • There are 7 members, 1 from each of the 5 Supervisorial Districts and 2At-Large members. Terms are 4 years, ending June 30.
  • There are currently no vacancies. Three seats are anticipated to open up in June 2013.
  • Time commitment is moderate, about 10 hours a month.

The commissionreports to and advises the Board of Supervisors onmatters of planning and zoning, for the county, including the initiation of preparation of general plans, specific plans regulations, programs and legislation to implement county planning. Members are staffed by the Department of Conservation and Development, but successful commissioners come to the board with an understanding of and a deep interest in planning issues, processes, and procedures.

Contra Costa County Public and Environmental Health Board

  • Meets the 1st Thursday of every odd-numbered month at 10:00 a.m. at the Contra Costa Health Services Offices in Martinez. (Call 925-313-6763.)
  • There are 19 seats. Terms are 3 years.
  • Current vacancies include Senior, Labor, Youth, and East County seats.
  • Time commitment is low, a few hours a month.

The board advises on emerging health needs and initiates prevention programs, with a focus on public health interventions for communities with the greatest needs. They are directed to: anticipate emerging health needs and initiate prevention programs; focus public health interventions in communities with greatest needs; balance available resources with growing needs; and advocate for increased County action to improve community health.

Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board

  • Typically meets the4thMonday of every other month at 3:00 p.m. in Pleasant Hill, though meeting time and location varies. (Call 925-602-6811.)
  • There are 37seats. Terms are 2 years,with no more than 4 terms to be served consecutively.
  • There are no current vacancies. Vacancies are expected July 2013. If you are interested in this board, or for an update, contact the Board Secretary.
  • Time commitment is moderate, including regular and subcommittee meetings, preparation, and irregular attendance at conferences, summits, and other professional development activities.

The board has responsibility for overall workforce investment policy, a mandated workforce investment plan, and oversight of the One Stop Career Center system. The board is staffed, but successful members will have some comfort reading budgets and technical documents with a high level of jargon.

Santa Clara County

Santa Clara Housing andCommunity Development Advisory Committee

  • Meetings are held January, February, March, October and November at the Alder Conference Room, 2310 North First Street, San Jose. (Call:408-441-4323)
  • There are 13 seats with five members appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and eight members appointed at the discretion of the participating non-entitlement cities.
  • The length of term is one year. There are no term limits, so members may be automatically renewed unless otherwise notified by the appointing body.
  • There is one vacancy for a resident of District 1.

The role of the Committee is to be the policy recommending body to the Board of Supervisors on the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the HCD program and the development of a comprehensive, coordinated housing and community development program. Each Urban County or municipality receiving CDBG grant funds is required to develop a written Citizen Participation Plan which provides citizens of local communities and target neighborhoods with an adequate opportunity to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the HCD program.

Housing Authorityof Santa Clara County, Board of Commissioners

  • Meetings are the Fourth Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m. at 505 West Julian, A/B Conference Room, San Jose. (Call: 408-993-2905)
  • The Commission has 7 members. Five of the members shall represent the public at large and two of the members shall be project tenants. The public at large members are appointed for four-year terms and the project tenant members for two years terms.
  • There is one vacancy. The representative should be a participant in the Housing Authority’s section 8 program under District 5.

The Board of Commissioners provides oversight to the general operation of the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County. The general purpose of the Housing Authority is to combat the ills created and fostered by unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations and to address the shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling units.

San Mateo County

San Mateo Housing and Community Development Committee

  • Meeting dates, times, and places TBD (Call 650-802-5048)
  • There are 15-17 seats. Terms are for 4 years, with a maximum of 12 years.
  • There are 4 vacancies on the committee. Applicants must represent any of the following: Homeless Continuum of Care, Unincorporated County, At-Large (2).
  • Time commitment: Unknown at this time.

Recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, through the Director of the Department of Housing, related to the expenditure of all housing and community development funds to review and provide a forum for public comment on affordable housing and community development needs and priorities related to the development of the Consolidated Plan and related Annual Action Plans, and to formulate recommendations thereon; and to review and provide a forum for public comment on accomplishments and performance as related to said Consolidated Plan and Action Plans

City of Albany

City of Albany Social and Economic Justice Commission

  • Meets on odd months on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Teen Center, 1331 Portland Ave. (Call 510-528-5710.)
  • There are 7 seats. The City Council appoints 5 members and the Albany School Board appoints 2 current high school students. Terms are 2 years.
  • Currently there is 1 vacancy on this commission.
  • Time commitment: Unknown at this time.

The commission researches, analyzes, discusses, and evaluates a broad range of data and opinions on social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of the residents of Albany as inhabitants of both a local and a global community. The commission makes recommendations to the City Council on positions and mediations to address social and environmental issues.

City of Albany Sustainability Committee

  • Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall in Albany. (Call 510-528-5754.)
  • There are 7 seats, with 5 members appointed by the City Council, 1 at-large, and 1 current high school student appointed by the Albany School Board. Terms are 2 years.
  • There are currently no vacancies for this commission, but term-related vacancies are anticipated in 2014.
  • Time commitment: Unknown at this time.

The committee advises the City Council on policies, programs, and issues promoting environmental sustainability in the City of Albany. Members provide leadership, technical assistance, education, and outreach to members of the public, schools, local businesses, and city agencies on innovative programs to promote environmental sustainability through energy conservation, solid waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, pollution prevention, transportation efficiency, and other means.

City of Berkeley

City of Berkeley Community Environmental Advisory Commission

  • Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at 2118 Milvia Street in Berkeley. (Call 510-981-7461)
  • There are 9 seats. Members may serve up to 8 consecutive years.
  • Current vacancies include District 4 (Arreguin), District 7 (Worthington), and mayoral seat.
  • Time commitment: Unknown at this time.

The commissions develops a plan, prioritizes strategies, and makes recommendations for environmental protection, hazardous materials and reduction, with outreach to and education of the public, small businesses and industry.

City of Berkeley Community Health Commission

  • Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center in Berkeley. (Call 510-981-5301.)
  • There are 18 members, including 2 parents, one of whom shall have a child eligible for state reimbursed services, 1 physician, 1 representative ofa public or private educational agency. Terms are 3 years.
  • Current vacancies include District 1 (Maio), District 2 (Moore), District 5 (Capitelli), District 6 (Wengraf) District 7 (Worthington-2 vacancies), and 8 (Wozniak)
  • Time commitment: Unknown at this time.

The commission is concerned with health planning, education, and informational service to the community. Members review health related matters that are referred by the City Council and other City departments and encourage the coordination of agencies and health services available to Berkeley residents. The commission reviews health request for funding submitted by public and private agencies and provides educational information service to the community about problems and proposals relating to health resources in Berkeley.

City of Berkeley Energy Commission

  • Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center in Berkeley. (Call 510-981-7439.)
  • There are 9 seats. Members may serve up to 8 consecutive years.
  • Current vacancies include District 2 (Moore), District 3 (Anderson), District 8 (Wozniak).
  • Time commitment is low, up to 6 hours.

The commission advises the City Council on climate protection, energy conservation, and alternative energy development in Berkeley to support a healthy urban environment for residents and businesses. The commission recently released a report and made recommendations to the City Council on the implementation of Community Choice Aggregation in Berkeley.

City of Berkeley Transportation Commission

  • Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center in Berkeley. (Call 510-981-7010.)
  • There are 9 seats.Members may serve up to 8 consecutive years.
  • There are no vacancies.
  • Time commitment: Unknown at this time.

The commission advises the Council on transportation policies, facilities, and services.