Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Carole Groom
Subject: Reappointments to the Commission on Disabilities
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for reappointments to the Commission on Disabilities:
A) Ligia Andrade, for a third term ending June 30, 2022; and
B) Ashley Roehm, for a second term ending June 30, 2021; and
C) Charles Schuette, for a second term ending June 30, 2021; and
D) Richard Halloran, for a second term ending June 30, 2021.
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BACKGROUND:
The Commission on Disabilities is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors, providing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in, and influence the development of, public policy that promotes the full integration of people with disabilities in their communities. Members of the Commission are dedicated and committed to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
As per commission bylaws, the terms of members are 3 years, for a maximum of 12 years. Ligia Andrade is being recommended for reappointment for her third term ending 2022. Ashley Roehm, Charles Schuette, and Richard Halloran are being recommended for reappointment to their existing seats with term dates that expired in 2018, thus each of their reappointments reflect a term ending in 2021.
Ligia Andrade has served on the Commission since November 2013 and is being recommended to serve a third term. She resides in San Mateo and is a highly recognized leader in the disability community, both in San Mateo County and throughout the State. She serves on the State Council of Independent Living Centers as well as on the Board of Directors of the Center of Independence for Individuals with Disabilities, in addition to the San Mateo County Health Commission and Public Authority Advisory Committee.
Ashley Roehm has served on the commission since March 2015 and is being recommen...
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