In 2024, District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston was the first African American woman elected to the Board. The current board chair is Candace Andersen, who represents District 2. District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis is the current vice chair.
The Board of Supervisors holds regular meetings at the County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez. Meetings are held on Tuesdays beginning at a.m., however they do not occur on every Tuesday.
Board Meetings. Board meetings are public meetings that offer the public the opportunity to provide input regarding the formulation or amendment of rules and regulations administered by the Board.
Board meetings usually bring together directors – both executive and non-executive – , executives, and occasionally external advisors or auditors to review key issues, such as financial performance, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
Board Meetings. Board meetings are public meetings that offer the public the opportunity to provide input regarding the formulation or amendment of rules and regulations administered by the Board.
A board of supervisors is a governmental body that oversees the operation of county government in the U.S. states of Arizona, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as 16 counties in New York. There are equivalent agencies in other states.
Here's how to do it effectively. Clarify meeting objectives. The first step in writing a meeting agenda is to clearly define any goals. Invite participant input. Outline key questions for discussion. Define each task's purpose. Allocate time for agenda items. Assign topic facilitators. Write the meeting agenda.
Framework for a Board Meeting Welcome and introduce any guests or speakers (5 minutes) Connection with mission (15 minutes) Consent agenda (5 minutes) Business Oversight/Fiduciary responsibility (25 minutes) Learning/Generative Discussion (50 minutes) Executive Session (15 minutes) Meeting Review/Assessment (5 minutes)
Board meeting agenda format example Call to order & roll call: A brief welcome and confirmation of quorum. Approval of previous meeting minutes: Review and approve the minutes from the last meeting. Reports: Financial reports, committee updates, and presentations from the executive director.
Board meeting etiquette don'ts Don't – Make your agenda unrealistic. Don't – Be late. Don't – Interrupt others. Don't – Put others down. Don't – Use your smartphone. Don't – Inundate your board with several different pre-meeting emails. Don't – Allow side conversations. Don't – Read committee reports out loud.