To: Board of Supervisors
From: Kendra Carr & Peter Kim, Co-Directors Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Report Title: Bylaws for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE the Bylaws for the Transitional Community Advisory Body for African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On August 12, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the final implementation plan for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. At the time, the Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of the Transitional Community Advisory Body (T-CAB) for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH).
The T-CAB will support the AAHWRH development during Phase 1 by providing guidance to ORESJ in the procurement of an independent lead entity who will oversee implementation and coordination. Similar to the AAHWRH Feasibility Study Steering Committee, the T-CAB will be a community-led advisory body comprised of thirteen (13) county residents that each possess personal and professional lived experiences that reflect the needs, concerns and priorities of vulnerable African Americans in Contra Costa County.
The Transitional Community Advisory Body's responsibilities will include:
* Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Implementation Lead entity
* Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Executive Director
* Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Board of Directors
* Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Community Council
* Support outreach and recruitment efforts for interested and qualified candidates for all positions/roles described above
To ensure there are no conflicts of interest, T-CAB members cannot have professional affiliations n...
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