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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an oral status report on the number of 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission Applications;
b. Receive a report on the recruitment process and eligibility requirements for the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission;
c. Receive staff recommendation and provide direction on the adjustment of eligibility requirements for the 2021 Redistricting Community Advisory Commission;
d. Approve Extension to Apply for the 2021 Redistricting Community Advisory Commission to July 19, 2021; and
e. Provide staff direction as appropriate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an oral status report on 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission Applications;
b. Receive a report on the recruitment process and eligibility requirements for the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission; and
c. Receive staff recommendation and provide direction on the adjustment of eligibility requirements for the 2021 Redistricting Community Advisory Commission;
d. Approve Extension to Apply for the 2021 Redistricting Community Advisory Commission to July 19, 2021; and
e. Provide staff direction as appropriate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On May 18, 2021, the Board of Supervisors received a staff presentation on recommendations for the 2021 Redistricting process. Pursuant to Section 23002 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors approved staff recommendations for the formation of a fifteen-member Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC). Each supervisorial district would have three (3) representatives appointed to the ARC.
State law prohibits a County elected official, family member, staff member, or paid campaign staff to a County elected official from serving on an ARC; however, the County may impose additional requirements for or restrictions on ARC membership. Accordingly, staff recommended additional eligibility criteria for community members interested in serving on the ARC in the presenta...
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