To: Board of Supervisors
From: Family & Human Services Committee
Report Title: Appointments to the Advisory Council on Aging
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT Mary Sheila Driscoll to the City of Clayton's local seat, Sonja Shepard to the City of Pittsburg's local seat, Gerry La Londe-Berg to the Alternate #3 seat, Teresa Wright to the Alternate #4 seat, and Holly Frates to the At-Large #9 seat with terms expiring September 30, 2027; and REAPPOINT eighteen (18) members with terms expiring September 30, 2027 on the Advisory Council on Aging, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
On January 7, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2020/1 adopting policy amendments governing appointments to boards, committees, and commissions that are advisory to the Board of Supervisors. Included in this resolution was a requirement that applications for at-large/countywide seats be reviewed by a Board of Supervisors committee.
The Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) provides a means for county-wide planning, cooperation and coordination for individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for the older residents of this County. The Council provides leadership and advocacy on behalf of older persons and serves as a channel of communication and information on aging.
The Advisory Council on Aging consists of 40 members serving 2-year staggered terms, each ending on September 30. The Council consists of representatives of the target population and the general public, including older low-income and military persons; at least one-half of the membership must be made up of actual consumers of services under the Area Plan. The Council includes: 19 representatives recommended from each Local Committee on Aging, 1 representative from the Nutrition Project Council, 1 Retir...
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