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Good evening. Its a pleasure to welcome you to the william g. Mcgowan theatre this evening here at the National Archives. And a special welcome to our viewers on cspan and our own youtube channel. Tonights program, womens history on the horizon, the centennial of the womens suffrage in 2020, it is presented in commemoration of womens equality day, 2014, and the 94th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the constitution, which granted women the right to vote. And forever changed the face of the american electorate. Before we begin the bram, i would like to tell you about two...

Each of us functions independently. Were not aware of frankly were busy and not paying attention to what the other ones are doing. Other than at operations and policy and governance level so daytoday operations are left to the individuals. And one more question. Why are you on the Arts Commission to begin with . You have been on it since when . 2009. 2009. Its something that i am i found myself to be extremely passionate about. I really feel that the quality of design in the projects of civic buildings really needs to be brought to the highest level possible. These buildings are the public fac...

Typically at the Arts Commission for a recusal the commissioner steps out of the room completely so theyre not present during the discussion. Does another architect stand in for an architect that recuses themselves . No. Does that put the Arts Commission at a disadvantage because of the recusal of that architect . Well, i think part of the reason why we have five is that should a recusal is necessary we have sufficient judgment there, but yes. And in terms of the sfo project what role if any would you have in that . Again because of the situation i would have recuse myself at the commission an...

Is there a term on the commission . I believe its two year terms. Your answer to the questions sort of highlights the concerns about the conflict because when plans for som come before the Arts Commission for review even though you may recuse yourself the other four members know thats your company and you know you dont like to pick on your friends, and thats really what the problem is is that perception. It may be the other four can be totally independent and disregard whether relationship they have with you, but to the public particularly somebody who is skeptical of the way in which projects...

I think with commissioner chow being one of five members in leadership its not apples to apples so i think it presentses a different case in this instance. This may be a question you cant answer or too difficult to answer. Was a request made by commissioner smith to write a letter of support or endorse ments and could you have . A request wasnt made and i wasnt made of that waiver request. We appreciate commissioner smiths service on the Arts Commission and we reappointed him which shows we believe his Service Benefits the city in the Arts Community so i recommend to the mayor that we support ...