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Long Beach/South Bay Regional Council
The Long Beach/South Bay Regional Council plans the Regional Roundtables (discussions on CRE, community, or business issues within the region) and Power Hours as well as other programs or events for the region.
The council consists of a Principal Member Chair, Associate Member Co-Chair, Principal Member Co-Chair. The council may also include members-at-large or additional co-chairs depending on the needs of the council.
The region covers the Greater Long Beach Area and South Bay Communities south of LAX including El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and San Pedro.
Staff Liaison: Director of Government and Public Affairs
Responsibilities
- The chairs (or co-chair if a chair is absent) facilitate Regional Roundtable discussions and emcee the regionally hosted virtual Power Hours. The chair may be asked to step in if a Power Hour speaker falls through to lead a facilitated peer-to-peer conversation.
- Participate and assist the staff liaison in planning Power Hour speakers and in setting the agenda for the Regional Roundtable meetings. This may include securing speakers and securing locations to host events.
- Engage in member outreach to increase regional member engagement and attendance at the regionally hosted events.
Meeting Schedule
Minimum of one 30-minute planning meeting for each of the four regional events. Additional calls may be required or requested based on planning needs for a particular event.
Time Commitment
Council members are expected to attend and participate in the region’s two Regional Roundtables and two Power Hours.
Leaders may also be invited to Political Action Committee candidate interviews if it is with a political candidate from the region.
Number of Council Members:
This council ranges from three to five (3-5) members.
COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
ANA WOOD
Council Chair
Kilroy Realty Corporation
ERIN DE YAGER
Council Co-Chair
ABM