Santa
Clara County
CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE POSITION
DESCRIPTION
Trails
Member
Purpose:
The
Legislation that created the Open Space Authority requires the Board to
establish a Citizens Advisory Committee whose members
should be selected based on criteria that provides a broad representation of
interests within the OSA's jurisdiction. (
Qualifications:
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The Trails Member should have a
background in using or maintaining trails as well as a knowledge of
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The Trails Member should have
attended a trails related workshop, seminar or conference in the past or plan to
attend one in the near future.
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A willingness to participate in
deliberations and evaluations of proposals regarding acquisitions, funding,
policies, procedures and other issues.
Responsibilities:
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Represent the CAC when trails
are planned in the Open Space Authority lands and report status to
CAC.
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Actively communicate with other
trail advocates regarding such areas as The County Wide Trails Master Plan, The
Bay Area Ridge Trail, The Participating Cities Trail Plans and trail plans by
adjoining open space districts.
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Read the Citizens Advisory
Committee Handbook, the Open Space Authority 5-Year Plan, and other
documentation to become familiar with current issues and their
background.
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Attend CAC training sessions,
support Open Space Authority at several of the community volunteer activities
scheduled during the year and attend other meetings as
directed.
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When speaking in public make it
clear that the opinions you are expressing are your own
unless you are specifically authorized by the Board to represent the Open Space
Authority.
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Regularly participate in CAC
Meetings and subcommittee task groups as established by the CAC and the
Board.
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Be alert to issues, problems
and needs that are expressed by the trail community, and the general public as
related to open space.