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The County of Orange has approximately 85 Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs). The County of Orange appreciates your interest in serving on one of the County’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees and encourages residents to apply for a position.
The following information is available to assist you in participating on a County Board, Commission or Committee.
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Reports of Current Boards, Commission and Committees Vacancies (PDF) |
First District |
BCC Roster Detail | Provides details of a selected board, commission or committee, its membership, and the supporting County Agency/Contact Person. Updated report will be posted monthly. BCC Roster Detail (PDF) |
Boards, Commissions and Committees and Contact Information | Provides the BCC Name, Agency/Contact Person and Telephone Number. BCC Name List and Contact Information |
Application to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee | Application Form is in a printable PDF form. To determine the Supervisorial District in which you reside, visit the Orange County Registrar. |
Local Appointments List (in compliance with the MADDY Act) |
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Assessment Appeals Board Member Requirements | Provides the requirements to serve as an Assessment Appeals Board Member. Assessment Appeals Board Members Requirements |
1993 Adopted Code of Ethics | The code adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors establishes the standards of conduct required of County officials and employees for the proper operation of County government. 1993 Adopted Code of Ethics (PDF) |
Ethics Training AB1234 | Assembly Bill No. 1234 (Chapter 700, Statutes of 2005) imposed requirements on certain public officials to complete ethics training within one year of appointment and every two years thereafter. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Online Training Program is the official training resource for the public officials who are required to complete the ethics training. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Office of Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission at (714) 645-3844. FPPC Online Ethics Training |
City Selection Committee Agendas and Minutes | City Selection Committee |
IRS Required Tax Withholding from Stipend Payments
Introduction
The County of Orange pays certain board and commission members stipends for attending meetings. Since they have not been treated as employees, no taxes have been withheld and the income received by these board and commission members has been reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a Form 1099-Miscellaneous Income. Relying on IRS Guidance, the Auditor-Controller and Human Resource Services have determined, out of an abundance of caution, that board and commission members should be treated as County employees for income reporting purposes. This determination will require that board and commission members who receive stipends for attending meetings will now have federal and state income taxes withheld from their County payments. Additionally, the County will withhold employment taxes (Social Security/Medicare) and issue a Form W-2 to these board and commission members.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Do I receive retirement benefits as member of a County Board or Commission?
The determination to treat board and commission members who receive meeting stipends as employees for withholding purposes will not cause these members to qualify for pensions under the Orange County Employees’ Retirement System (“OCERS”) or require the County to offer these members health insurance.
OCERS Member Eligibility Guidelines state that only a member “hired with the expectation of employment for more than one year and at least 1,040 hours per year, or who is actually employed for more than one year and at least 1,040 hours per year for at least one of those years” is eligible for OCERS membership. Board and commission members paid by meeting stipend do not accumulate enough hours of service in any calendar year to qualify for OCERS pensions.
2. Do I receive healthcare benefits from the County as member of a County Board or Commission?
Under the Affordable Care Act, the County is required to offer health insurance only to full time employees. Under 26 U.S. Code § 4980H (c)(4)(A) a “full-time employee” is an employee who averages at least 30 hours of service per week. Board and commission members paid by meeting stipend do not accumulate enough hours of service to require an offer of health insurance coverage.
3. Am I entitled to any sick or vacation leave balances?
California’s Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 provides that employees who work for 30 or more days in a year are entitled to paid sick leave. This includes part-time and temporary employees. Most board and commission members are not entitled to this provision as meetings only occur once per month. Individuals who serve on multiple boards or commissions should notify Human Resource Services of their attendance in the various meetings to determine if this provision is applicable to them. Vacation leave balances are not provided to board and commission members.
4. Can I just receive a 1099 instead of having taxes withheld?
Under Internal Revenue Code regulations and guidance, board and commission members are considered County employees for withholding purposes and their wages should be reported on a Form W-2 with applicable income and employment taxes withheld.
5. Can I be paid through a written check instead of direct deposit?
Board members and commission members have the option of having their stipend payments paid through a written check. The Auditor Controller’s Office recommends payments through direct deposit as it is a safe and convenient manner to receive payments. It also allows immediate access to funds from virtually anywhere. Signing up is easy and takes only a few minutes. Individuals may contact the Auditor-Controller’s Office at (714) 834-2974 for the Direct Deposit Authorization Form.
6. Who do I contact if I have additional questions regarding this change?
Board and commission members may contact Josie McMurray Human Resource Services at (714) 834-7310 or email Records.Transactions@ceo.oc.gov for further information. The Auditor-Controller’s Office can be reached at (714) 834-2974 for any questions on direct deposit or AskCentralPayroll@ac.ocgov.com for any W-2 information.
If you encounter any problems accessing this information, please call 714-834-2206 for assistance.