Supervisor Carson announces vacancies on County Boards and Commissions

Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson is currently accepting applications from residents in the Fifth Supervisorial District who are interested in serving on a countywide board or commission. The Fifth District encompasses North Oakland, West Oakland, Montclair, Rockridge, portions of the Fruitvale and San Antonio Districts, and the cities of Piedmont, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Albany. The following is a list of boards and commissions that have vacancies:

• Assessment Appeals Board of Equalization/2 Vacancies

The Assessment Appeals Board is where a property owner can interact directly with the County to get a hearing on a perceived unjust or inaccurate property tax issue. Evidence is presented to the board by both the County Assessor and the property owner to settle the issue.

Note: applicants must have 5 years experience as a CPA, accountant, attorney, licensed real estate broker, or property appraiser.

Meetings: Monday or Wednesday twice a month, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1221 Oak Street, 5^th Floor, Oakland, CA

• Parks, Recreation and Historical Commission/ 1 Vacancy

Advises the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to beaches, parks, recreation and historical activities.

Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month, 3:30 pm, Dunsmuir Hellman Historical Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA.

• Mental Health Advisory Board/1 Vacancy

Performs advisory functions on matters relating to mental health in Alameda County.

Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, Every Child Counts
Conference Room, 1100 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 130, San Leandro, CA 94578

Boards and Commissions Application: http://www.acgov.org/clerk/forms/BoardCommApplication.pdf

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please send a resume, completed application and cover letter to:

Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson

Attention: Mina Sanchez

1221 Oak Street, Suite 536

Oakland, CA 94612

Fax: (510) 271-5151

Email: mina.sanchez@acgov.org