Boards and Commissions Vacancies
There are multiple vacant seats (Agricultural Advisory Committee, Behavioral Health Commission, Commission on Disabilities and Farmworker Advisory Commission) for County of San Mateo:
- Agricultural Advisory Committee: There are three vacant seats on the Agricultural Advisory Committee. This Committee actively assists in the preservation of agriculture on the Coastside, advising and recommending to the County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Open until filled. Apply today!
- Behavioral Health Commission: There are seven vacancies on the Behavioral Health Commission. This Commission reviews and evaluates the County’s mental health and substance abuse disorders needs, services, facilities and special problems, agreements; advises the Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director of any aspect of the local mental health and substance abuse disorders services and programs; reviews and approves procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process; submits an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the needs and performance of the County’s behavioral health and recovery services system. Open until filled. Start your application today!
- Commission on Disabilities: There are eight vacancies on the Commission on Disabilities. This 21-member Commission promotes programs that address quality of service and positive attitude about people with disabilities; review and report on availability and accessibility of community services to people with special needs; establish a channel of communication with the community to garner input and educate the public to the needs of persons with disabilities. Open until filled. Start your application today!
- Farmworker Advisory Commission: There are two vacancies on the Farmworker Advisory Commission. This commission promotes programs and policies that address the unmet needs of farmworkers in San Mateo County. Potential areas of focus include: advising the Board of Supervisors and County agencies on effectively outreaching to farmworkers and their families; helping farmworkers and their families navigate public agencies and access benefits and services; raising awareness among farmworkers about labor laws and other protections; bringing visibility to issues that disproportionately affect farmworkers; and helping to build trust and relationships in the County’s agricultural community, particularly between employers and employees. Open until filled. Start your application today!