Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Subject: Reappointment to the Civil Service Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the reappointment of Patricia Tomlinson to the San Mateo County Civil Service Commission, representing District 1, for a second full term ending December 31, 2028.
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BACKGROUND:
The Civil Service Commission consists of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors with one member from each supervisorial district. Traditionally, each member of the Board of Supervisors has selected the Commissioner from his or her supervisorial district, subject to the approval of the entire Board of Supervisors.
Pursuant to Section 504 of the County Charter, appointments to the Civil Service Commission are for four-year terms.
DISCUSSION:
Patricia Tomlinson has served on the Civil Service Commission since her initial partial term began in October 2019. She was then reappointed to a full term which began in January 2021. Approval of this reappointment would reflect a second full term effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
Ms. Tomlinson is a Burlingame resident and Human Resources Executive with over 35 years’ experience in innovative and rapidly changing environments. She has led Human Resources organizations, building and managing all aspects of the function and has facilitated executive and leadership development for both individuals and teams. Ms. Tomlinson currently is a consultant focused on developing human resources functions and serving as an executive and leadership development coach.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.