[GPSCC-chat] VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

[Jim Doyle]

This came to me via my county supervisor Ken Yeager.
The same notice could well apply to the supervisors of the other
County Board of Supervisors districts.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: REDISTRICTING COMMISSION*

Last month, the Board voted to create an 11-member Citizens 
Redistricting Commission.
Each Supervisor will appoint two people from within their district to 
serve on the commission.
The 11th member, who will serve as the chairperson, will be appointed by 
the President of the Board.
The panel of appointees will make recommendations to the Board of 
Supervisors for the alignment or
realignment of District boundaries.

The Commission will hold a series of public hearings to receive input 
from the community.
It will develop a redistricting plan or plans for the Board of 
Supervisors to consider.

The Board is hoping to have the Commission seated this month.

The Commission will hold four community meetings/public hearings between 
February and
May of 2011. Upon receipt of the recommendations, the Board would also 
hold two public
hearings during June to present the Citizens Redistricting Commission’s 
recommendations,
accept public comment, and adopt a plan for submission to the State.

If you are interested in applying, please contact the office of your 
county supervisor.