§ 2-322. Number and diversity - Appointing authority - Terms - Limitations -Attendance - Compensation and reimbursement.

(a)

Number and Diversity. The commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members, each of whom shall have a commitment to fostering better human relations in Sonoma County. The commission shall reflect and represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of Sonoma County.

(b)

Appointing Authority. The commissioners shall be appointed and confirmed by the board of supervisors of Sonoma County. Three (3) commissioners shall be appointed by each district supervisor to represent the five (5) supervisorial districts of the county.

(c)

Appointments. Of the initial fifteen (15) appointees to the commission, eight (8) appointees shall serve terms of three (3) years while the remaining seven (7) commissioners shall each serve two (2) year terms. All subsequent appointments by the board shall be for two (2) year terms. The commission may make recommendations on subsequent appointments and the filling of vacancies.

(d)

Limitation on terms. There is no limitation upon the number of terms for which a commissioner may be appointed.

(e)

Attendance. A report may be made to the appointing supervisor whenever a commissioner fails to attend at least two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the regular meetings held during any twelve (12) month period. Furthermore, commissioners shall give an officer or the commission's staff prior notice if they cannot attend a regular meeting. The appointing supervisor may remove the commissioner for failure to comply with the attendance requirement.

(f)

Compensation and reimbursement. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for authorized, reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties with prior approval by the commission.

(Ord. No. 5870, § 1, 12-15-2009; Ord. No. 5724, § 1, 2007; Ord. No. 4625, § 1, 1993.)