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4. a.

FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	01/25/2021
Subject: Appointment to the Advisory Council on Aging
Submitted For:	Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter:	Anthony Macias	Contact:	Anthony Macias, 925.602.4175

Information

Referral History:

On December 6, 2011 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2011/497 adopting policy 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 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 (ACOA) 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.

The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA Membership Committee and the Clerk of the Board, using CCTV, recruit for these seats. The Contra Costa County EHSD website contains dedicated web content where interested members of the public are encouraged to apply. The website provides access to the Board of Supervisors official application with instructions on whom to contact for ACOA related inquiries, including application procedure.

Referral Update:

The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the reappointment of Nancy Leasure to At-Large Seat #8 for a term expiring on September 30, 2022, and appointment of Dr. Michelle Hernandez to Member At-Large Seat #13 of the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) for a term expiring on September 30, 2022.

The Membership Committee recommends the reappointment of Ms. Leasure and the appointment of Dr. Hernandez. Please find a copy of the member's applications provided as separate attachment.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors reappoint Nancy Leasure to At-Large Seat #8 for a term expiring on September 30, 2022, and appoint Dr. Michelle Hernandez to Member At-Large Seat #13 of the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) for a term expiring on September 30, 2022, as recommended by the Council.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

There is no fiscal impact.

Attachments
Reappointment Application - Leasure
Appointment Application - Hernandez