Planning & Oversight Committee (POC)
The Planning and Oversight Committee (POC) is the public body that oversees the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth (OFCY).
- The POC is comprised of 17 Oakland residents, one youth and one adult for each of the seven council districts with one appointment by the Office of the Mayor.
- The POC meets on the first and/or third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm, at Oakland City Hall, in Hearing Room 4 on the 2nd floor, unless otherwise noticed.
All meetings are open to the public.
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For more information about upcoming and recent POC meetings, including agenda and materials, click here.
For information on POC meetings from prior years, click here.
Click below to learn more about becoming a Youth POC members. |
Click below to learn more about serving as an Adult POC member. |
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How to Apply to Become a Member of the POC
Please fill out and complete the online application form on the City of Oakland Boards and Commissions website at: https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/boards-and-commissions-index/apply-to-boards-andcommissions
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Select Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Committee from the list on the left.
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Click on the green button labeled Apply.
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Fill out the required fields on the application.
- When application is complete, click on the green button labeled Submit.
Please fill out and complete the complete the online application online application form on the City of Oakland Boards and Commissions website.
For more information about the POC, please email ofcy@oaklandca.gov or contact your Councilmember.
2023-2024 OFCY Planning and Oversight Committee Appointments (through 7/31/24)
Mayor Sheng Thao
Adult: Letitia Henderson
At Large - Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan
Youth: VACANT
Adult: Meg Evans
District 1 - Councilmember Dan Kalb
Youth: VACANT
Adult: Jessica Arline
District 2 - Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas
Youth: Selina Xue*
Adult: VACANT
District 3 - Councilmember Carroll Fife
Youth: VACANT
Adult: Jasmene Miranda
District 4 - Councilmember Janini Ramachandran
Youth: Madison Guan
Adult:
District 5 - Councilmember Noel Gallo
Youth:
Adult: Jorge Velasco*
District 6 - Councilmember Kevin Jenkins
Youth: VACANT
Adult: Natalie Santoscoy
District 7 - Councilmember Treva Reid
Youth: Trinity Carey
Adult: VACANT
* POC co-chairpersons for 2024-2025
Government Ethics
The City of Oakland's Public Ethics Commission has useful guides and other information on Ethics for City Staff, Elected Officials and Board Members on their website. It is recommended that POC members review the information provided to be informed to their responsibilities. Click the link below to go to the Public Ethics Commission webpage.
Ethics for City Staff, Elected Officials and Board Members