COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Board of Supervisors

 

DATE:

April 11, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

April 24, 2007

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

No

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Richard Gordon

SUBJECT:

Reappointment of Bern Smith to the Parks and Recreation Commission

 

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that Bern Smith be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Smith is recommended to the vacant full-term position that ends December 31st, 2010.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: 2

Goal(s): Civic engagement -- including voting, public service, charitable giving, volunteerism, and participation in public discussions of important issues -- is uniformly high among the diverse population of San Mateo County.

 

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Recreation Commission is charged with enhancing park, recreational and education opportunities in the County’s park system.

Bern Smith has served as my appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission since September of 2000. I believe him to be an energetic and highly-competent professional, and his continued service to the Commission is an asset for the entire county.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.