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C. 24

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Date:	October 22, 2019

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Costa

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Subject:

RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/22/2019

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 335-1077
cc:	ACOA Staff FHS Staff

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 22, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPOINT Kathie Thompson to the At Large #3 seat, and Gerald Richards to the At Large #9 seat on the Advisory Council on Aging with terms expiring September 30, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

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.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

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 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.

There are currently 29 seats filled on the Advisory Council on Aging and 11 vacancies. These vacant seats include: Local Committee Oakley, Local Committee San Pablo, Local Committee Lafayette, Local Committee Moraga, Local Committee San Ramon, Local Committee Martinez, Local Committee Pinole, Local Committee Pittsburg, and Member-At-Large seats 3, 8, and 9.

The FHS Committee approved the nominations of Ms. Thompson and Mr. Richards at its October 7, 2019 meeting. The recommended appointments will bring the membership to 31, leaving 9 seats vacant.