Rules Committee advances a slate of advisory-board and commission appointments; Gerhardt confirmed for Treasury oversight

The Rules Committee considered and advanced a series of appointments to boards and advisory committees on March 20, 2014, forwarding some nominations to the full Board of Supervisors with positive recommendations and approving others by committee action.

Treasury Oversight Committee: The committee considered the Treasurer's nomination of Ronald Gerhardt to fill the City College seat on the Treasury Oversight Committee. Greg Cotto of the Treasurer's Office described the committee's role in overseeing pooled funds that include city revenues and certain bond proceeds. Ronald Gerhardt summarized his background as City College vice chancellor for finance and administration and his prior experience in community-college finance and public accounting.

Supervisor Katie Tang moved to appoint Gerhardt. The roll call recorded Supervisor Campos voting "No," while Supervisors Tang and Yee voted "Aye," producing a 2-1 vote to carry the motion. Earlier in the meeting the committee also moved, without…