Fair Advisory Board

Staffing

Fair Advisory Board
Gabriella Calicchio
Cultural Services
(415) 473-6398

Administered By

County of Marin

Purpose/Duties

The purpose of the board shall be to provide a forum for community voices on fair issues, to promote fair engagement and attendance throughout the County of Marin, and to advise the Cultural Services Department in developing a fair that features the unique environmental, artistic, and agricultural legacy of Marin County and that represents and includes Marin County's many communities.

Qualifications

The board shall consist of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each member of the Board of Supervisors may nominate one board member for appointment by the Board. The five members of the board shall be residents of Marin County.

Term Length

Terms of board members shall be four years. At its discretion, the Board of Supervisors may appoint three of the first five members to an initial two-year term. Thereafter, these appointments shall be for four-year terms. Board members shall serve a maximum of two terms, or eight years, whichever is longer.

Number of Members

Reimbursements For Expenses/Per Diem

All members of the board shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise
authorized.

Beginning October 1, 2022, a stipend will be available for members of boards and commissions who self-certify to household income below the County self-sufficiency standard. For more information or to apply to the stipend program, see the Board Stipends Program Webpage.

Time and Day of Meetings

The board shall meet twice a year, at a date and time to be fixed by the Department
of Cultural Services in consultation with the Board members.

How to Apply

To apply, use the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors new Application (opens new window) online.

Members of this Board

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