Board and commission members serve in an advisory role to help to direct policy by making suggestions and recommendations to their local elected policymakers and government management. This system of commissions is intended to be representative of, and responsive to, the communities they serve. Appointive commissions exist within the County as a whole, as well as the cities and towns, special districts and joint exercise of power authorities. Some positions are created by local elected officials and others are mandated by state statute. Each commission has an issue, policy and/or program focus representing its constituencies and, generally, commission appointees represent defined communities of interest.
Marin Women's Commission
The Marin Women’s Commission works to promote equal opportunities, financial independence, and the ability to get resources for women in Marin County. The Commission achieves this by advocating for women’s rights, conducting research, and partnering with organizations that support women.
The Women's Commission duties include:
- Looking into problems that affect women in Marin County.
- Consulting with the Board of Supervisors.
- Sharing information with the public.
- Giving advice and support to residents and officials at the County, State, and Federal levels about women’s rights and discrimination.
- Holding meetings and suggesting ways to make improvements related to women’s programs.
For more details, please refer to the Marin County Code Chapter 2.43.
Learn more about the Women’s Commission and the application process.
Personnel Commission
The Personnel Commission serves as a planning and policy advisory body to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, and Human Resources Director on all phases of the County's personnel program, including the Merit System.
The commission may investigate and conduct hearings on County personnel administration matters and make recommendations for improving the quality of such administration.
The Personnel Commission is further described in the County's Personnel Management Regulation (PMR) 3 and was created out of the Merit System Marin County Code 2.56
Learn more about the Personnel Commission