Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat: 1
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Supervisor Rafael Mandelman
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Member of the Board of Supervisors
Seat: 2
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Supervisor Shamann Walton
Term Ending: Indefinite
Qualifications:
Member of the Board of Supervisors
Additional Seat Information
These seats are held by Members of the Board of Supervisors only; members of the general public may not be considered for appointment to this body.
Application Process
Description:
The Workforce Investment San Francisco (“WISF”) Board was established in the Administrative Code, as set forth by the federal Workforce Investment Act. The WISF is required to develop and submit a five-year plan to the California Governor for local workforce investment programs (the “Local Plan”). The Office of Economic and Workforce Development provides support and assistance to WISF with planning and coordination of all workforce development services in the City. The Director of Workforce Development shall submit the Local Plan to the Board of Supervisors for review and comment at least 30 days prior to submission to the Governor.
The Mayor must submit the name of each nominee to the Board of Supervisors. Unless the Board of Supervisors disapproves a nominee within 30 days after receipt of the Notice of Appointment, the appointment shall become final. If the Mayor has appointed two members of the Board to WISF, the Mayor does not need to submit nominees to the Board for approval. The Mayor may include individuals on the WISF as he/she determines to be appropriate
Report:
Five-Year Plan to the California Governor for local workforce investment programs
Authority:
Administrative Code, Section 30.1 et seq.; and Federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. Section 2801 et seq.) or any successor federal program.
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
Ryan Young
Office of Economic and Workforce Development
1 South Van Ness Ave, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
ryan.young@sfgov.org
(415) 701-4831
Updated: December 22, 2025