COUNTY OF MONTEREY


CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Children and Families Commission

Legislative References

  • RES 20-042 ; April 21, 2020
    Bylaws Amended
  • June 27, 2006
    Bylaws Amended
  • November 16, 1999
    Bylaws Adopted
  • Ordinance 4003 December 8, 1998
    On December 8, 1998, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 4003, adding Chapter 2.59 to the Monterey County Code relating to the adoption of a Children & Families First Ordinance consisting of the establishment of the Monterey County Children & Families First Commission and a local children and families first trust fund

Term Rules Explanation

The Commission member from the Board of Supervisors shall be appointed or re-appointed annually by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors. The Four (4) At-Large members’ terms shall serve a three (3) years term at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The date of appointments shall be staggered so that their terms will not expire on the same date. At-Large members may continue to serve, upon expiration of their term, until their successor is appointed.

Reappointment Rules Explanation

Any At-Large member may be re-appointed for a second three (3) year term at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

Fourth Monday of each month at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting Location

1125 Baldwin St. Salinas, CA 93906

Meeting Days

Monday

Meeting Time

09:00 AM

Meetings per Year

10 Scheduled Meetings Per Year

Staff Contacts

Joanne Jensen (Operations Manager), joanna@first5monterey.org, 831-444-8549

At-Large Members

Four (4) At-Large members are nominated by the Commission with final approval of the Board of Supervisors

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
N/A Cristina Sotello Member 09/25/2018 09/28/2024
N/A Clarisa Reyes-Becerra Member 11/28/2023 07/08/2028
N/A Dr. Ralph Gómez Porras, Ed.D. Member 04/22/2025 04/22/2028
N/A Relindis Diaz Member 10/22/2024 10/22/2027

Imported Records

Imported Historical Records

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date

Representatives

Director of Monterey County Health Department, or his/her designee Director of Monterey County Social Services Department, or his/her designee A member of the Board of Supervisors

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
3 Chris Lopez Member of the Board of Supervisors (Supervisor) 01/09/2019 12/31/2025
N/A Miriam Hernandez Director of Monterey County Health Department, or his/her designee (Finance Manager) 01/07/2025 Pleasure of Board
N/A Roderick Franks Director of Monterey County Social Services Department, or his/her designee 01/07/2025 Pleasure of Board

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