RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
Danville, CA 94506
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors established the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission on June 15, 1999 (Ordinance 99-15). The Board appointed nine Commission members and nine Alternate members on September 1, 1999.
Members include one Supervisor from the County Board of Supervisors, the directors of the County departments of Health Services and Employment and Human Services, and a representative from the County Administrator’s Office of Children’s Services. The other five members of the Commission are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and represent each Supervisorial District.
Commissioners and Alternate Commission members represent various disciplines and backgrounds including pediatrics, early childhood education, child welfare, and schools. Alternate members, including second representatives from the Board of Supervisors, the county agencies mentioned above, and the five districts, hold all the powers of the appointed Commissioners except voting privileges.
Ms. Shelton's term expired on the Commission August 17, 2011. Applications were accepted and the recommendation to reappointment the above individual was then determined.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seat will remain vacant
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The First 5 Children and Families Commission achieves all 5 Children's Impact Statements:
•Children Ready for and Succeeding in School
•Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood
•Families that are Economically Self Sufficient
•Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing
•Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families