Application for Appointment to a Citizen
Commission, Board, Committee, or Task Force
ORANGE COULD
Acknowledgement
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach during the appointment process and term, and may not hold more than one membership at a time. • Pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 2.100, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City personnel system.
• All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members are required to take two hours of AB1234 public service ethics training and AB1661 harassment prevention training every two years and thereafter. • All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members must comply with the City's Huntington Beach Code of Ethics Policy, Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials (AR 509), Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (AR419), Anti-Harassment Policy (AR 412), and Workplace Violence Policy (AR 416). • You are applying for a public position. As such, the information provided in your application becomes a public record once the appointment process is completed, and may be subject to public inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
• If appointed, you will be required to take an Oath of Office and are subject to filling a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to the City's Conflict of Interest Policy (Resolution 2023-01).
I acknowledge and certify that I meet the requirements listed in the notice above.
Last Name * First Name* Middle Initial Date *
Betance Justin M. 5/14/2023
Name of Board, Commission, Committee, or Task Force*
Personnel Commission
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach *
30+
Occupation*
Attorney
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board or Commission?*
• Yes • No
• Yes • No
Home Address: *
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State
Huntington Beach CA
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type * (?) Number* Type (?) Number
Personal Email*
Educational Background*
Following graduation from Huntington Beach High School with Distinction (Top Honors) I went to UCLA undergrad where I graduated with a degree in psychology.
Following my undergrad, in 20061 graduated from UCI Business School (Paul Merage School of Business) with a focus in finance and accounting.
Following my MBA, while running a business I went to law school and obtained a Juris Doctorate from Northwestern Califomia University of Law and subsequently passed the bar exam in 2015 Professional Licenses and/or Associations*
Real Estate Broker (OCAR)
Insurance Broker (DOI)
Licensed Practicing Attorney (CALBAR)
Previous Financial Advisor (series 7 and 66)
Professional Experience*
2001-2008 -Cogent Financial Group (Medicredit) I started with a Finance company as a Systems Administrator and over four years worked my way up to President; and was installed to the board of directors.
Built company from 5mm to 100mm and sold in 2008 to our largess hedgefund investor off of wall street (Sagecrest)
2009 - 2015 - Built a Financial Services Company based on Personal Services -Insurance, Real, Estate, Wealth Management
2015 - Present - Through Law Firm expanded on the previous services and added, Estate Planning, Business Planning, Corporate Legal Services, and Tax Advisory (Resolution & Preparation) Special Knowledge or Skills *
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration & Mediation) Negotiations
Civil Procedure
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
Huntington Beach Elks member - I act as Presiding Justice AYSO Region 55 - Board Member / Coach / Extra Coach / Referee FNL Football - Coach
How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for, and why do you wish to serve on this group?*
I have lived in Huntington Beach since the Fourth grade. I've always wanted to get involved in politics, at least at the city level. I believe that my professional skills and knowledge as illustrated above make me very well suited to assist our city counsel. Giving back to the community I live in is something that is very important to me, and serving on this commission is one more (important) way I can give back to my community. Thank you for your consideration.
• I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information.
Signature*
It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards, and committees, based on the needs of the city, as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant. Selection will be made without discrimination based on the applicant's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, veterans' status, disabilities, or any medical condition or any other basis protected by federal and state statutes.
All applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date received and be kept on file for 2 years for the position(s) applied for.
Additional information concerning a particular commission, board, committee, or task force or the application process is available through the staff support department identified above. General questions can be directed to Cathy Fikes, (714) 536-5553.