Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Supervisor Noelia Corzo, District 2
Subject: Appointments to the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for appointments and Categorical member designations to the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council:
A) Sue Datta, representing the Commission on the Status of Women, for an initial retroactive term effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025; and
B) John Munsey, representing Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association, for an initial retroactive term effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024; and
C) Sheriff Christina Corpus, Categorical member representing Sheriff; and
D) Karla Rodriguez, Categorical member representing the San Mateo County Office of Education.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council is responsible for establishing policies to reduce and prevent domestic violence and enhance victim's services.
Members of the Domestic Violence Council evaluate, make recommendations and initiate activities regarding: current response of law enforcement, the judicial system, health care services and community resources; local government efforts to reduce domestic and family violence; public awareness and public education necessary to state and local laws; and the need for services for those who are victims of domestic and family violence. The Council develops an annual work plan and submits an annual report to the Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION:
Sue Datta currently serves as a member on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and is being recommended to serve as the CSW representative to the Domestic Violence Council, formerly represented by Becky Abens of the CSW. John Munsey is serving as the Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association representative for a retroactive first full term. Sheriff Christina Corpus and Karla...
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