COUNTY OF MONTEREY


CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Commission on Disabilities

Legislative References

  • October 25, 2016
    Bylaws Amended
  • April 22, 2014
    Bylaws Revised
  • June 25, 2013
    Bylaws Revised
  • Resolution 11-257 July 12, 2011
    Reestablished Advisory Commission on Disabilities
  • August 29, 2006
    Renamed Monterey County Commission on Disabilities
  • February 15, 2005
    Bylaws Revised
  • June 12, 2001
    Bylaws
  • Resolution 01-073 February 20, 2001
    Commission Created

Qualifications Explanation

Each representative appointed must reside or work for an agency/organization in Monterey County. Each organization requesting representation on the Commission shall be screened and approved separately in accordance with standards established by the Commission. A representative may be appointed only after the organization is approved for membership on the Commission.

Term Rules Explanation

Except for the initial terms, the regular terms of office begin January 1st and end December 31st. Each community based group’s representative shall serve a three-year term, and then must petition for any additional three-year appointment. Consideration for an additional term shall be made along with other interested and qualified community-based organization (s).

Reappointment Rules Explanation

There shall be a six-year maximum consecutive membership, excludes Board of Supervisor’s representative.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

The board meets on the last Monday of every other month at 2:00 p.m.

Meeting Location

1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Cayenne Room Salinas, CA 93901

Meeting Days

Monday

Meeting Time

02:00 PM

Meetings per Year

12 Scheduled Meetings Per Year

Staff Contacts

Ruby Jacinto (Administrative Secretary - Confidential), jacintor@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-5117

Supervisors Appointees

Each member of the Board of Supervisors shall appoint a representative who lives or works in his/her district.

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
1 John Gay District 1 02/26/2019 Pleasure of Board
2 VACANT District 2
3 VACANT District 3
4 VACANT District 4
5 VACANT District 5

City Representatives

For a combined total of eight (8) each city within Monterey County that desires to do so, shall submit a request for membership and appointment of a representative to the Commission.

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
Unknown Libby Sofer Sand City 05/07/2019 12/31/2024
Unknown Nona Childress Salinas 02/05/2019 12/31/2024
Unknown Roger Miller Pacific Grove 12/13/2022 12/31/2025
Any VACANT Carmel
Any VACANT Del Rey Oaks
Any VACANT Gonzales
Any VACANT Greenfield
Any VACANT Marina

Community-Based Organization Representatives

A combined total of not-to-exceed eight (8) representatives from various community-based organizations located in Monterey County that represent the interest and concerns of people with disabilities and/or, actively advocate for civil rights of persons with disabilities may be appointed. Each representative appointed must reside or work for an agency/organization in Monterey County. Each organization requesting representation on the Commission shall be screened and approved separately in accordance with standards established by the Commission. A representative may be appointed only after the organization is approved for membership on the Commission. Each community based group’s representative shall serve a three-year term, and then must petition for any additional three-year appointment. Consideration for an additional term shall be made along with other interested and qualified community-based organization (s).

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
Unknown Cristy Sugabo Representative 03/07/2017 12/31/2024
Unknown Juan Morales Representative (Central Coast Center for Independent Living) 02/26/2019 12/31/2024
Any VACANT Representative
Any VACANT Representative
Any VACANT Representative
Any VACANT Representative
Any VACANT Representative
Any VACANT Representative

Housing & Community Development Director (Ex-Officio)

The Director of the county’s Housing & Community Development or his/her designee shall serve ex-officio as a non-voting member of the Commission.

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
Any VACANT Non-Voting Member

Imported Records

Imported Historical Records

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date

Monterey County Department Heads Council Representative

The Monterey County Department Heads Council shall select a representative to serve a three-year term.

DistrictAppointed MemberTitleAppointed DateTerm End Date
Any VACANT Representative

For more information visit the board's website