At the May GGPNC Governing Board Meeting, ten (10) new members were appointed to the Council. Congratulations to the successful candidates and thank you to all those who gave of their time to volunteer for the council and participate in the process.
We also welcomed a new member to the Governing Board on September 20th, 2011.
Recently Added Governing Board Members
District A:
Linda Demmers
Rafik Ghazarian (09/20)
District B:
Daven Desai
District C:
Barbara Ferris
District D:
Riley Robbins
District E:
Daniel McCarthy (filling a vacant seat for a one-year term)
Nelson Bae
Education Interests:
Caitlin Mendoza-Price
Recreation Interests:
Mark Mauceri (vacating District E seat)
Business Interests:
Rob Menz
Public Safety Interests:
Andrea Iaderosa
Official Governing Board Appointment(s) - Vote Tallies (05/2011)
Official Governing Board Appointment(s) - Vote Tallies (09/2011)
Official Executive Committee Election - Vote Tallies (09/2011)
Our Appointment Process
GGPNC fficial Appointment Procedures
Eligibility
Any stakeholder over 18 years of age can serve on the council. Stakeholders are defined as those who live, work, own property or declare a stake in the neighborhood. What is declaring a stake, exactly? Attending a church or school in the area, being a regular park user, or being an active member in a community organization here all count. Any questions about eligibility should be directed to ggpnc@ggpnc.org.
To learn more about the governing rules of the council click here. To learn more about the laws governing neighborhood councils click here.
Positions
Community Interest Representatives (4):
Education Representative:
The Education Representative serves as the representative and advocate for educational interests across all five of the GGPNC’s geographical districts (A-E). This person is a voting member of The Board and the GGPNC’s official liaison to both public and private educational organizations (preschools, grammar schools, secondary schools and study programs). This position is tasked with ensuring the neighborhood’s educational interests are represented in all matters coming before the Council and works to promote an environment where all educational organizations can work together to raise the level of academic excellence throughout our community.
Business Representative:
The Business Representative serves as the representative and advocate for business interests across all five of the GGPNC’s geographical districts (A-E). This person is a voting member of The Board and is the Governing Board’s official liaison to local businesses. The person holding this seat is tasked with ensuring the neighborhood’s business interests are represented in all matters coming before the Council and working to promote an environment where local businesses can succeed in harmony with the surrounding community.
Public Safety Representative:
The Public Safety Representative serves as the representative and advocate for publc safety interests across all five of the GGPNC’s geographical districts (A-E). This person is a voting member of The Board and the GGPNC’s official liaison to both publicly funded and private public safety organizations (e.g., LAPD or Neighborhood Watch). This position is tasked with promoting awareness and preparedness on public safety issues.
Recreation Representative:
The Recreation Representative serves as the representative and advocate for recreational interests across all five of the GGPNC’s geographical districts (A-E). This person is a voting member of The Board and the GGPNC’s official liaison to both publicly funded and private recreational organizations (e.g., youth and adult sports leagues, playgrounds, LAUSD “Beyond The Bell” programs). This position is tasked with ensuring the neighborhood’s recreational interests are represented in all matters coming before the Council and works to promote an environment where recreational activities can flourish for community benefit and enjoyment.
District Representatives (5):
District Representatives shall be charged with representation of Stakeholders in their respective Districts (A, B, C, D, E – see Map), as well as with responding to the concerns of all Stakeholders concerning such District. This person is a voting member of The Board and the GGPNC’s official liaison to the represented District.
