COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Board of Supervisors

 

DATE:

March 4, 2011

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 15, 2011

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Supervisor Don Horsley

SUBJECT:

Appointment to the San Mateo County Parks Commission

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Appoint Neil Merrilees as the Third District representative to the Parks Commission. His term will expire on December 31, 2014.

 

BACKGROUND:

The San Mateo County Parks Commission is a vital element of county government and the members are specifically representing the five districts of the county. Each is selected by the Supervisor who also represents that specific district.

 

DISCUSSION:

Neil Merrilees has been active in Coastside politics and is knowledgeable about a variety of issues specific to the San Mateo County coast. He has been a member of the Midcoast Community Council and is a well-respected leader in the community. He will bring a broad perspective to the Parks Commission

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None