Title
Nominate one member of the Board of Supervisors to serve on the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors, and one member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as alternate, for a one-year term of office commencing on November 30, 2026.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Appoint one member of the Board of Supervisors to serve on the California State Associations (CSAC) Board of Directors, and one member of the Board of Supervisors to serve as an alternate, for a one-year term of office commencing on November 30, 2026; and,
b. Direct staff to update the Board, Committees, and Commissions appointments list accordingly.
SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey (County) is a member of CSAC. Each year, member counties are asked to confirm a delegate and alternate to serve on the CSAC Board of Directors. The Board of Supervisors (Board) must appoint one supervisor to serve as a member and one supervisor to serve as alternate to the CSAC Board of Directors before its first meeting on November 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the CSAC Constitution, members of the Board of Directors and alternates are nominated by their respective boards of supervisors and appointed by the CSAC Executive Committee to one-year terms of office beginning on the first day of the CSAC Annual Conference. The 2026 CSAC Annual Conference will commence on November 29, 2026. Supervisor Alejo currently represents the County on the CSAC Board of Directors, with Supervisor Askew serving as alternate. Supervisor Alejo currently serves as First Vice President of the CSAC Board of Directors and First Vice President on the CSAC Executive Committee. At the CSAC Annual Conference, Supervisor Alejo is scheduled to be sworn in as President of the CSAC Board of Directors on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
The new Board of Directors will meet during the annual conference, first by caucus (urban, suburban, and rural) to nominate CSAC Officers a...
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