Governance Committee Meeting
October 15, 2025
DRAFT Meeting Minutes

Action items: 
•	SILC Staff will work with Candidates recommended to move forward with the Governor’s Office for appointment. 
•	SILC Staff will reach out to Mr. Cruz to share information about his duties as the new Chair of the Governance Committee. 

1.	Call to Order 

2.	Introductions
Shannon Coe – SILC Vice-Chair, Governance Vice-Chair
Alan Cruz – Governance Member
Carrie England – SILC Executive Director
Allison Viramontes-Nhan – SILC Legislative Specialist
Danielle Hess – SILC Office Manager

3.	Public Comment
None

4.	SILC Member Updates
None

5.	Approval of the Draft Minutes from May 21, 2025, Governance Committee Meeting
Mr. Cruz motioned for approval of the Draft Minutes from May 21, 2025, and Ms. Coe seconded the motion. This passed unanimously through a roll call vote.  

6.	Governance Committee Officer Elections
Ms. Coe nominated Mr. Cruz as chair of the Governance Committee. Mr. Cruz accepted and seconded this nomination. This motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote. 

7.	Committee Projects
a.	Review of Candidate Applications
Five redacted resumes were shared with members in preparation for this meeting. Ms. Viramontes-Nhan reviewed information about the candidates and answered questions from the members. 

After discussion, members decided to move forward with candidates D.F., W.W., and A.G., with N.N. as an alternative if the Governor’s Office does not appoint one of the current recommendations.

8.	Full Council Meetings
a.	December 9-10, 2025 (Virtual)

9.	Summary of Activities Requiring Follow-Up at Next Meeting
a.	Next Meeting January 21, 2026 

10. Adjourn