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Updated 5/1/2025
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Open Seats for 2026

New 4/24/2025

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The inaugural Community Advisory Council was established by the Board of Directors on November 17, 2021.

The goals of the CAC according to the Charter are as follows:

  • To provide representation on behalf of all communities, including overburdened communities, to the Air District Board of Directors.
  • To serve as a liaison between the community and the Air District Board of Directors and staff to influence decisions, policies, procedures, and processes to ensure equity, inclusion, civil rights, and environmental justice.

CAC composition and open seats:

  • The membership of the CAC is comprised of seventeen (17) members who live or work in overburdened communities in California, as follows. with available open seats noted in the third column (as of April 2025):
Category Total Seats per Board Resolution Open Seats for Selection
Alameda County 4 1
Contra Costa County 4 4
San Francisco County 1 1
San Mateo County 1 1
Santa Clara County 2 2
Solano County 1 1
At-large 2 2
Youth 2 1

Note:

  • At-large member seats: priority should be given to individuals living or working in Marin, Napa, or Sonoma counties or individuals with special expertise, such as wildfire management.
  • Youth are individuals between the ages of 14 and 24 at the beginning of their term. Diversity, equity, and inclusion on the CAC are highly valued.

The following summary highlights CAC member duties and other key information as outlined in the CAC Charter. To see this information in detail, please consult the Charter(300 Kb PDF, 20 pgs, posted 10/3/2023).

CAC Member Duties

  • Participate in bi-monthly meetings in-person.
  • Join at least one ad hoc committee every year.
  • Attend and participate in trainings, including:
    • Brown Act Training: The Brown Act is a California law that guarantees the public's right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies.
    • Robert’s Rules of Order Training: Robert’s Rules, widely known as parliamentary procedure, developed to ensure that meetings are fair, efficient, democratic, and orderly.
    • Civility Training: Civility is an essential aspect of every work environment to create and maintain a fair and professional culture. This civility training is designed to teach CAC members the norms of acceptable conduct and how to identify, prevent, and respond professionally to situations of incivility.
  • Show commitment to respect and civility.
  • Maintain good attendance:
    • The CAC requires active participation and attendance by members of at least 75 percent of all meetings during every year served. This applies to Co-Chair meetings, committee meetings, and attendance at meetings of the full CAC.

CAC Member Appointment Process

  • CAC members are appointed by the Board of Directors, using the following process:
    • The CAC creates a Selection Ad Hoc Committee, which may include at least one Community Equity, Health, and Justice Committee (CEHJ) member or other Board member.
    • The Committee recommends a candidate or slate of candidates to the CEHJ Committee.
    • The candidates approved by the CEHJ Committee will be recommended to the Board of Directors for final approval.

Community Advisory Council Appointments 

The Board of Directors will appoint CAC members based on the following criteria and guidance:

  1. Reflect the diverse demographics of the Bay Area.
  2. Include generational history and experience living in communities heavily impacted by air pollution.
  3. Demonstrate diversity of relevant experience – including environmental justice, technical expertise, health, and Air District functions or knowledge of the Air District.
  4. Have access to other people who have a range of relevant knowledge and technical experience that could help inform the Community Advisory Council. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are highly valued on the CAC and priority will be given to applicants with lived experience in environmental justice communities in the Bay Area and/or a the history of partnering with environmental justice communities.

Additional Guidance:

Reflect the Diverse Demographics of the Bay Area

  • Members should represent the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Bay Area.
  • Consideration will be given to individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution.
  • The Council will strive to include members across generations, ensuring representation from youth, working-age adults, and elders.

Demonstrate Lived Experience in Impacted Communities

  • Preference for individuals with ties and/or direct experience living in communities that have historically faced high levels of air pollution and environmental injustice.
  • Ability to bring a community-centered approach to air quality issues and policy recommendations.

Bring a Diversity of Relevant Expertise and Knowledge

  • Members should have expertise or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
    • Environmental justice
    • Community organizing
    • Public health and air quality-related health impacts
    • Climate resilience and adaptation
    • Technical or scientific air quality expertise
    • Regulatory or policy experience related to air quality and environmental justice
    • Experience engaging with the Air District or similar agencies

Demonstrate Community and Network Engagement

  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a conduit for community perspectives by engaging with and listening to residents, advocates, and organizations.
  • Access to and connections with diverse networks, including community-based organizations, technical experts, and policymakers.

Commitment to Collaborative Problem-Solving and Respectful Engagement

  • Willingness to work across differences and collaborate in a diverse, multistakeholder setting.
  • Open to engaging in constructive discussions on air quality policy, environmental justice, and equity solutions.
  • Ability to work respectfully and civilly with Air District staff, Board members, and fellow CAC members.

Ability to Participate Meaningfully

  • Capacity to attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings, working groups, and advisory processes.
  • Commitment to staying informed on air quality, climate, and environmental justice issues relevant to the Council’s work.

For more information, please consult the Meeting Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Policy(156 Kb PDF, 9 pgs, posted 10/21/2024) and Charter(300 Kb PDF, 20 pgs, posted 10/3/2023).

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Last Updated: 5/1/2025