Executive Director

California's first Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission)is a 14-member
Commission created by the passage of Proposition 11, the Voters FIRST Act,in 2008. It is charged with redrawing the California State Senate and Assembly, State Board of
Equalization, and- as a result of the 2010 passage of Proposition 20- Congressional
districts based on information gathered during the 2010 census and every 10 years
thereafter.The Commission must draw the State Senate,Assembly,and State Board of
Equalization districts in conformity with strict,nonpartisan rules designed to create districts of reasonably equal population that will provide fair representation for all Californians. Congressional districts shall achieve population equality as nearly as is practicable. By August 15, 2011 the Commission shall approve four final maps.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Commission,the Executive Director functions as the administrative and management leader in support of the Commission’s redistricting
mission. The Executive Director selects and manages a staff of employees engaged in
various support activities including, but not limited to: legal, public relations, human resources, business services, contract management, financial management, and facilities management.

The Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of California including a Defined Benefit plan, health care plan and leave time. See the following website for more detailed information
http://www.dpa.ca.gov/benefits/employeebenefits.shtm

Employees of the Commission occupy non civil service positions serving at the pleasure of the Commission.

The Voters FIRST Act states, “The commission shall apply the conflicts of interest listed in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of [Government Code] Section 8252 to the hiring of staff to the extent applicable.” As such, individuals seeking employment with the Commission should read the Guidance on Conflicts of Interest, attached.


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