lot of different organizations, constituencies, and is that exposure to a number of different issue exco -- different issues. by think that particular skill sets -- i think that particular skill sets i would bring to bear in my role as the commissioner. supervisor kim: have you attended a meeting at the board of appeals? >> no, i've not. supervisor kim: have you been able to observe it in other capacities? >> i have known former commissioners and had the opportunity to meet with the executive director and become familiar with some of the rules and regulations and other aspects. supervisor kim: thank you so much. we will open up for public comment on this item. >> good afternoon. i work for the port commission and wanted to share with you my strong recommendation for ann lazarus's appointment to this commission. everything she described is not something that she has projected. it is something that she has done. it really has been an honor as a member of the staff to work under her leadership because in her eight years, a lot of what has happened along the waterfront and where it is going