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 and REAPPOINT eleven (11) individuals to the Advisory Council on Aging with terms ending September 30, 2026, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
SEAT
NAME
NEW APPOINTMENT
Member at Large #7
Nicola Lopez
REAPOINTMENT
Local Seat: Richmond
Burkhart, Cate
Member at Large #5
Card, Deborah
Member at Large #17
Donovan, Kevin
Local Seat: El Cerrito
Kehoe, Carol
Member at Large #2
Krohn, Shirley
Member at Large #1
Lang, Thomas
Member at Large #6
Lipson, Steve
Member at Large #20
Sakai-Miller, Sam
Member at Large #10
Tobey, Terri
Member at Large #18
Wener, Michael
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
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 Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and 19 Members at-Large.
Pursuant to the ACOA Bylaws, the ACOA may recommend for appointment up to four (4) alternate Member-at-Large (MAL) members, who shall serve and vote in place o...
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