Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President Warren Slocum
Subject: Reappointments to the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the reappointment of Supervisor Carole Groom to the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Board of Directors representing the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, for a term commencing January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Transit District Board, otherwise known as SamTrans, is made up of nine members consisting of representation from the Board of Supervisors; Public Members (including one from the Coast); Southern, Central, and Northern City Members; and, one member possessing expertise in the field of transportation duties of Board Director are to set policy and approve funding for the transit district.
DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Carole Groom has served on SamTrans since January 2012 and wishes to be reappointed for the remainder of her term of office on the Board of Supervisors which expires on December 31, 2022. As the term for the SamTrans appointment extends beyond that date, a new appointee from this Board of Supervisors will be nominated at that time.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.