Alameda County

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

April 2026

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Alameda County Mission

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• To enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive and effective services.

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Vision

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• Alameda County is recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work and do business.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Values

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• Integrity, honesty and respect fostering mutual trust.
• Transparency and accountability achieved through open communications and involvement of diverse community voices.
• Fiscal stewardship reflecting the responsible management of resources.
• Customer service built on commitment, accessibility and responsiveness.
• Excellence in performance based on strong leadership, teamwork and a willingness to take risks.
• Diversity recognizing the unique qualities of every individual and his or her perspective.
• Environmental stewardship to preserve, protect and restore our natural resources.
• Social responsibility promoting self‐sufficiency, economic independence and an interdependent system of care and support.
• Compassion ensuring all people are treated with respect, dignity and fairness.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Introduction

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• These bodies are created by State or Federal law, County ordinance or by action of the Board of Supervisors and provide forums for citizen input and accessibility to county government. The Board relies on these groups to advise them on a wide‐range of issues affecting their constituencies and to ensure they are responsive to community needs.

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• Board, Commission, and Committee responsibilities range from short‐term task oriented to long‐term with broad based jurisdictional responsibilities. There are bodies for County Service Areas, health and human services, criminal justice, elderly, planning, land use, property assessment appeal, fish and game, libraries, housing, and others.

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• Staff support is provided for many but not all Boards/Commissions.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

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• There is an ongoing need for all interested Alameda County residents to apply for positions on commissions.

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• Many bodies have established Bylaws outlining the mission, purpose and specific details on the function of the group.

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• The Board of Supervisors rely upon Boards, Commissions, and Committees to identify common ground on specific issues, indicate program priority preferences and provide input on existing and proposed public programs.

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• All Boards, Commissions, and Committees are public bodies; it is the intent of the law that their actions be taken in open session. (Government Code section 54950). All meetings are open to the public and most are subject to the requirements outlined in the Ralph M. Brown Act.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Appointments

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Three types of appointments made by the Board of Supervisors.

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• Supervisorial District Appointments: These appointments are based on residency in a specific supervisorial district. The Supervisor representing that district reviews applications and makes appointment recommendations.

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• At Large/Boardwide Appointments: These appointments are open to applicants from any supervisorial district. Any Supervisor can interview and recommend a candidate for appointment to the Board President. The President then presents the final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.

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• Community Based Appointments: These appointments are made based on specific affiliations with a group or community. Recommendations for these appointments come from specific constituencies.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Term of Office

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• Appointment terms for various bodies are determined by statutes, board actions, or by-laws. When filling a vacant position, the appointment date is typically the day the Board approves the appointment, although the appointing authority may specify a different date. The term of the appointment ends at the completion of the full term specified in the by-laws, which can be 2, 3, or 4 years. Some bodies may not have a specified term limit in their enabling document. In such cases, the Board of Supervisors' Operating Procedures (#15 Boards and Commissions: Terms of Office) impose a limit of not more than 12 consecutive years of service on a body.

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• The BOS Office has the authority to vacate the seat once the appointment expires, even without a resignation letter.

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• NOTE: All appointees to a Boards, Commissions, and Committees must be residents of the County of Alameda, unless such residency requirement is waived by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Supervisors. Grounds for waiver may include, but are not limited to: lack of availability of County residents who are willing to serve on a Board or Commission or an individual who is a non-resident but has special qualifications that are necessary for the position.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Vacancies

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• The Clerk of the Board's Office maintains the Boards and Commissions database and is required to publish a report listing vacant and expiring seats appointed by the Board of Supervisors by December 31 each year. This report includes the incumbent's name, appointment date, term expiration date, and necessary qualifications. The vacancy report is available at the Clerk's Office and on their website. The Clerk's Office also posts public notices for unscheduled vacancies on Boards/Commissions and final appointments can be made by the Board of Supervisors after a 10-day notice period. If a position becomes vacant, the appointee may serve the remaining term, and reappointment is at the appointing authority's discretion.

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• Boards & Commissions Vacancy Report: http://www.acgov.org/clerk/vacancy.htm

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Termination

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• Any member of a Board, Commission, or Committee who has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors can be removed by a majority vote of the Board. This applies unless there are specific provisions in County ordinances, resolutions, or State or federal statutes that state otherwise. The Board has the authority to remove a member at any time.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Application Process

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• The Board of Supervisors appoints Alameda County residents to serve as a Board Member/Commissioner on a volunteer basis. An application must be completed and the applicant must meet the qualifications and represent the constituency identified for the commission vacancy.

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• Please be aware that information disclosed in the Board and Commission Application is subject to public disclosure. People can apply to the Alameda County Boards, Commissions, and Committees online or on paper:
• Online Application: https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/home
• Paper Application: http://www.acgov.org/clerk/forms/BoardCommApplication.pdf

• District Role: Publish vacancy announcement in the district's newsletter, on the official website, or through various social media platforms.

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• Return the completed application to the appropriate appointing or nominating authority, i.e., a Member of the Board of Supervisors, or the Agency or Department recommending the appointment. Applicants will be notified by the appointing authority when they are being considered for appointment.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

112 Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Updated: 05/17/2024

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• Joint Powers: 25
• Generally established in agreement with outside parties. BOS may not have unilateral appointing authority.
• Outside: 25
• Created by an outside entity with BOS having appointing authority for one or more seats.
• BOS Policy Committees: 10
• Standing subcommittees two BOS members.
• Regular: 4
• Created by the BOS as advising authority or quasi-judicial body.

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• Total Seats: 984
• Appointees: 743/984 (75.51%)
• Vacancies: 241/984 (24.49%)

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

25 Joint Powers Authorities

Updated: 05/17/2024

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1. Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority
2. Alameda County JPA
3. Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
4. Transportation Commission
5. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
6. Waste Management Authority
7. Altamont Regional Traffic Authority
8. Association of Bay Area Governments Exec Board
9. Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly
10. Bay Area Regional Interoperability Systems Authority
11. California County Tobacco Securitization Agency
12. California Enterprise Development Authority
13. California Mental Health Service Authority
14. California Municipal Finance Authority
15. California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
16. CSAC Excess Insurance Authority Board of Directors
17. California Statewide Communities Development Authority
18. East Bay Community Energy Board of Directors
19. East Bay Regional Communications System
20. Energy Council
21. Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority BOD
22. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority
23. San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
24. Tri-Valley Transportation Council
25. Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

25 Outside Committees

Updated: 05/17/2024

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• Alameda Alliance for Health
• Agricultural Fair Association Board of Directors
• ACERA
• Mosquito Abatement District
• Resource Conservation District Board of Directors
• Source Reduction & Recycling Board
• Community Action Partnership Administering Board
• Alameda Health Systems Board of Trustees
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District
• Bay Area Toll Authority Regional Measure 3 Oversight
• Bay Area Conservation and Development Commission
• East Bay Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors
• East Bay Regional Parks Advisory Committee
• First Five Alameda County
• Law Library Board of Trustees
• LAFCo
• Metropolitan Transportation Commission
• Oakland Airport Community Noise Management Forum
• Remote Access Network
• Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation BOD
• Tri-Valley Conservancy
• Tri-Valley Regional Rail Advisory Group
• Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority
• Urban Counties Caucus
• Wheels Accessible Advisory Committee

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

Board Established Policy Committees

Updated: 04/07/2026

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• Health
• Social Services
• Personnel/Administration/Legislation (PAL)
• Public Protection
• Transportation/Planning
• Procurement & Contract Compliance
• Unincorporated Services
• Budget Workgroup
• Ad Hoc Committee on Reparations
• Surplus Property Authority Ad Hoc Committee
• Together for All Ad Hoc Committee
• Agricultural Fair Association Ad Hoc Committee
• Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) General Purpose
• East County Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
• Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
• Fairview Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
• Sunol Advisory Council
• Reparations Commission

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

52 AC Department Assignments

Updated: 05/17/2024

Vacancy Rate for 52 Regular Bodies

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• Total Seats: 696
• Appointees: 490
• Vacancies: 206

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

General Selection Process

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• Depending on the Board, either the Chief of Staff and District Director or all District 3 staff will review the applicant's resume and application. *Please note that certain BC&C positions may involve in-person, phone, or online interviews.
• District 3 staff will select the recommendations for Supervisor Lena Tam to review.
• Supervisor Lena Tam will make the nomination.
• The District Director will complete the nomination form and send it, along with the applicant's resume, to the Clerk of the Board.
• The submission will be made at least two weeks before the next Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting to ensure it is placed on the agenda in a timely manner.
• The Board of Supervisors will vote to approve the nomination at the Regular Meeting.
• Once the nomination is approved by the Board of Supervisors, it will take effect immediately.
• The Clerk of the Board will require a minimum of one week to update the nomination to an official appointment on public documents.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

District 3 BC&C

Updated: 04/07/2026

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• 27 BC&C (Part 1):
• Alameda County Advisory Commission on Aging
• Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association Board of Directors
• Alameda County Arts Commission
• Alameda County Early Care and Education Planning Council Steering Committee
• Alameda County Fire Advisory Commission
• Alameda County Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Alameda County Transportation Commission
• Assessment Appeals Board
• Civil Service Commission
• Commission on the Status of Women
• Consumer Affairs Commission
• Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
• Elections Commission
• Fish & Game Advisory Commission

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

District 3 BC&C

Updated: 04/07/2026

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• 27 BC&C (Part 2):
• Housing and Community Development Advisory Board
• Human Relations Commission
• Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Senate Bill 823 Subcommittee
• Measure A Citizen Oversight Committee
• Measure A1 Citizens' Oversight Committee
• Measure X Bond Oversight Committee
• Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission
• Planning Commission
• Public Health Commission
• Reparations Commission
• Tree Advisory Board
• Veterans Affairs Commission
• West County Board of Zoning Adjustments

View Appointment List Here

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

District 3 External Boards

Updated: 04/07/2026

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• External Boards
• Alameda County Community Advisory Board (CAB) for Probation Department
• Alameda County - Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP)
• Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC): Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Planning Committee (BPAC)
• Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC): Independent Watchdog Committee (IWC)
• Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC): Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO)
• Oakland Airport-Community Noise Management Forum
• Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Implementation Community Advisory Study Body
• San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
• Board of Supervisors Budget Workgroup

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

District 3 BC&C

Updated: 04/07/2026

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• Total Seats: 63
• Appointees: 60/63 (95.24%)
• Vacancies: 3/63 (4.76%)
• Alameda County Early Care and Education Planning Council Steering Committee (1)
• Measure A1 Citizens' Oversight Committee (1)
• Measure X Bond Oversight Committee (1)
• Expired Term: 2/63
• Tree Advisory Board (1)
• Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission (1)
• Exceeded 12-Year Term Limit: 2/64

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Alameda County Boards, Commissions, and Committees Monthly Update Form: https://forms.office.com/g/BH7LHchshJ

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

District 3 BC&C Interview Statistics

Updated: 04/07/2026

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• Total Applicants Since Supervisor Tam’s Administration: 355
• Total Interviews Offered: 132
• Total Appointments (District 3 and External Boards): 85
• Total District 3 Appointments and Reappointments: 74
• District 3 Appointments: 53
• District 3 Reappointments: 21
• Total Resignation/Termed Out: 43

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

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https://district3.acgov.org

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THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM

ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

THIRD DISTRICT | LENA TAM