Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County
Appoint Anne Garvey as Emeritus Member
Commission will vote to appoint Anne Garvey as an emeritus member of the commission.
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Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy Commission
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Commission will vote to appoint Anne Garvey as an emeritus member of the commission.
Commission will discuss the current composition of standing and ad hoc committees and consider appointments of commissioners to those committees.
Members of the public may submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and may provide spoken comments after completing a Request to Speak Form.
Commission will elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer, and secretary for the upcoming fiscal year.
Commission members may suggest topics for future meetings.
Commission will hear verbal reports from the Educational, Fundraising, Ukrainian Sister-County Relationship, Ukraine Support, 2026 Open World, and Technology Initiative Ad Hoc Committees.
Residents can submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and can speak during the public comment portion after completing a Request to Speak Form. Remote participation is possible via Zoom or telephone.
Commission will receive a slate of nominees and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
Commission will receive a report from Karazin University in Kharkiv, Ukraine about a graduation ceremony for the veteran's program (ID# 129665).
Commission will receive the Treasurer's report (ID# 129663) as part of the consent calendar.
Commission will discuss upcoming events, including the Ukrainian Independence Day celebration scheduled for August 23, 2026, and consider any recommendations.
Commission will share announcements including a commission vacancy, reimbursement for family care expenses, and other correspondence.
Commission will receive a report from the Office of County Counsel regarding the commission's bylaws.
Commission will receive a verbal report from the Office of Communications and Public Affairs.
The commission will vote to create a Veterans Ad Hoc Committee, appoint commissioners, and define its end date.
The commission will vote to allow Vice Chairperson Cohen to spend up to $314.80 for packing materials and shipping costs for medical supplies to Ukraine.
Members of the public can submit written comments at the meeting or email them. Comments are shared with the commission for review.
The commission will vote to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for the fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The commission will vote to create a Friends of Ukraine Ad Hoc Committee, appoint commissioners, and set an end date for the committee.
The commission will vote to accept a donation of medical supplies from Vice Chairperson Cohen that exceeds $500. The supplies are intended for aid to Ukraine.
The commission will vote on the Consent Calendar, which bundles routine approvals such as contracts and expenditures.