SMC Veterans Commission: Possible Open Seats June 2017

South San Francisco, CA March 23, 2017 Submitted by Michael Harris

Hoping someone from North County applies for the seat.
You do not get paid & would need a car for the position.- Michael Harris

MISSION STATEMENT

The Veterans Commission promotes programs and policies that address the unmet needs of veterans in San Mateo County.

MEETINGS & LOCATION

The Commission shall establish the time and place of its regular meetings, shall meet at least 6 times a year, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the Commission.

MEMBER ROSTER
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP TITLE APPOINTED EXPIRES REPRESENTING

Supervisor Warren Slocum Supervisor n/a n/a Board of Supervisors
Norman Aleman Liaison n/a n/a Human Services

Member/Appoint Date Expires/ Representing
Lisa King Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2018 San Mateo
Edmund Bridges Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2018 Redwood City
Mark Leach Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2018 San Mateo
Paul Scherf Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2018 Menlo Park
Myra Weiher Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2018 Redwood City
Kai Martin Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2018 Pacifica
Ron Dickson Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2017 Foster City
Fred Baer Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2017 Foster City
Alfred Banfield Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2017 South San Francisco
Francisco Oliva Member 11/3/2015 6/30/2017 Redwood City
Jacob Pletcher Member 12/13/2016 6/30/2017 Redwood City
Brandon Jones Alternate 11/17/2015 6/30/2017 San Mateo
George Smith Alternate 12/13/2016 06/30/2017 San Mateo

MEMBERSHIP

The Commission shall consist of eleven voting members who shall be residents of the County of San Mateo, work in the County, or provide services, which target and benefit veterans residing in the County.

TERMS

For the initial appointment of members, six members shall be appointed to serve three year terms and five members shall be appointed to serve two year terms. Thereafter, each of the terms shall be three year terms. Upon the conclusion of a term, a member may be reappointed subject to a maximum of four full three year terms.

DUTIES

To advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors; to develop and implement an annual work plan; to provide a public forum for input from the veterans community to identify unmet needs; to work with existing veterans’ advocacy and service organizations to help coordinate systems of care and benefits; to act as an advocate for veterans, taking positions pertaining to federal, state and local policies, programs, procedures and any legislation affecting veterans and their families; and to fulfill other duties and engage in other activities as directed by the Board of Supervisors.