The work and investments of First 5 El Dorado are guided by a nine member Commission. Commissioners are appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors in compliance with the California Children and Families Act and local ordinance. Commissioners represent the fields of education, health, mental health and local government.

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As a public entity, the Commission bases its decision making processes on local and state regulations with input from the community. The Commission operates in accordance with the Brown Act Open Meetings for Local Legislative Bodies. Public comment is welcomed and invited at all times.

The Commission:

• Advocate for children, and families and individuals within their community within the collective impact framework.

• Respect the diversity, strength, identity, and potential of all children, individuals, families, and communities.

• Address the structural and institutional practices that marginalize children, individuals, families, and communities.

• Solicit and listen to the ideas of stakeholders and others, encouraging a reflective and open dialogue.

• Employ a collaborative, transparent and inclusionary process.

• Make investments that are research based, long range and visionary.

• Focus on enhancing and supporting existing systems to achieve the Commission mission.

• Act responsibly, making First 5 an accountable steward of public funding.