From the office of Councilwoman Desley Brooks:

AC Transit's search for a new General Manager has begun. 

This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of the business affairs of the district. In addition, the general manager provides leadership as the focal point for identifying, promoting and implementing policies, goals and programs to meet established and forecasted community and district needs in regard to both funding and service.

The Board of Directors invites you to participate in a brief survey that will help the board in its evaluation of candidates for this important role at AC Transit. Please click on the link below to access the survey, which will remain open through midnight on Friday, Sept. 9.

Anyone wishing to receive a written copy of the survey may call (510) 891-7201. All surveys must be returned to the District Secretary's Office, 1600 Franklin St., 10th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.

You are invited to participate in a brief online survey, which is accessible in:

• English at surveymonkey.com/s/actransitgm
• Spanish at surveymonkey.com/s/actransitspanish
• Mandarin at surveymonkey.com/s/actransitchinese

In addition, the general public is welcome to attend the Board of Directors meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, to hear a brief presentation on the recruitment process and provide comment on the qualities and characteristics of the next general manager.