To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): County Executive’s Office
Staff Name and Phone Number: David Guhin, 707-565-2431
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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Board of Supervisors Countywide Reappointments to the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Approve the Reappointment of Bill Robotka and Peter Vranich to the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee for each to serve a term of two years beginning December 6, 2026, and ending December 6, 2028. (Countywide)
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Executive Summary:
The Board of Supervisors are responsible for appointments to over 75 Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces. Vacancies and upcoming expiring appointments are posted on the County’s list of Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces website: <https://sonoma-county.granicus.com/boards/w/808bd6e42edf8e0f>.
Rule 50 of the Board Rules of Procedures states that the Clerk of the Board shall convene staff to review prospective countywide appointments and make appointment recommendations to the Board. The current item submits recommendation to reappoint Bill Robotka and Peter Vranich for each to serve a term of two years on the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee.
Discussion:
The Board of Supervisors adopted pension reform as one of its key priorities with a goal of ensuring a fair, equitable, and sustainable pension system for taxpayers and employees. In April 2017, the Board created the 7-member Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee (“Committee”) to represent the best interests of the entire community and to help improve communication between the County and residents on pension issues. There are currently four vacancies on the committee. Community members who are interested in applying for a vacant seat and serving on this committee are encouraged to apply. Refer to the Committee’s website for more information: <https://sonomacounty.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-executives-office/projects/pension-reform/committees/independent-citizens-pension-committee>.
Bill Robotka has served on the Committee since his initial appointment on December 8, 2020, and he is currently the Vice-Chair. Mr. Robotka has experience serving as Treasurer for the Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees and California Autism Foundation. He also served as a union representative for over 15 years and co-founded the Sonoma County Coalition of Labor Organizations.
Peter Vranich has served on the Committee since his initial appointment on December 6, 2022. Mr. Vranich has over 20 years of experience working in senior leadership roles in banking and finance, specializing in quantitative analysis and risk management.
Strategic Plan:
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Prior Board Actions:
Peter Vranich
12/3/2024 BOS agenda item 43 Reappointment
12/6/2022 BOS agenda item 56 Appointment
Bill Robotka
12/3/2024 BOS agenda item 43 Reappointment
12/6/2022 BOS agenda item 56 Reappointment
12/8/2020 BOS agenda item 29 Appointment
Fiscal Summary
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
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Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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