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    4. B.    
FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: 11/15/2021  
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 appointment of Mr. Michael Wener to Member At-Large Seat #18 for a term expiring on September 30, 2022.

The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA and the Clerk of the Board, using CCTV, assisted with recruitment. AAA staff has encouraged interested individuals including minorities to apply through announcements provided at the Senior Coalition meetings and at the regular monthly meetings of the ACOA. The Contra Costa County EHSD website contains dedicated web content, where interested members of the public are encouraged to apply and provided an application with instructions on whom to contact for ACOA related inquiries, including application procedures.

Mr. Wener submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 05/07/2021 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Mr. Wener on June 16, 2021. The Membership Committee recommended Mr. Wener to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill MAL#18 seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Mr. Wener to fill MAL#18 at their 9/15/2021 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Mr. Wener’s appointment to MAL#18 seat at their 10/20/2021 meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors appoint Mr. Michael Wener to Member At-Large Seat #18 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
Recommendation Memo - ACOA
Application - Wener
Roster - ACOA

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