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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: 02/27/2023  
Subject:    Appointments to the Advisory Council on Aging
Submitted For: FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Department: County Administrator  
Referral No.: N/A  
Referral Name: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: N/A Contact: Anthony Macias, 925-602-4175
Information
Referral History:
On January 7, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2020/1 adopting policy amendments 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 (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 of members (City or MAL) who are absent from, or who are disqualifying themselves from participating in a meeting of the ACOA.

The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA and the Clerk of the Board, using Contra Costa TV (CCTV), assisted with recruitment. Area Agency on Aging 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 Employment and Human Services Department (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 procedures.
Referral Update:
The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the following individual for appointment to the City of Richmond Local seat assigned to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2024:
  • City of Richmond Local Seat: Cate Burkhart
Ms. Burkhart submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 10/20/22 that is provided as a separate attachment. The Richmond City Council interviewed Ms. Burkhart on 11/15/22 and they recommended that she serve as the City of Richmond representative on the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA).

The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the following individual for appointment to the At-Larrge Alternate #4 Seat assigned to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2023:
  • Alternate #4 Member At-Large Seat: Thomas Lang
Mr. Lang submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 11/28/22 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Mr. Lang on12/21/22. The Membership Committee recommended Mr. Lang to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill the Alternate #4 Member At-Large Seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Mr. Lang to fill the Alternate #4 Member At-Large Seat at their meeting on 1/19/23. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Mr. Lang’s appointment to the Alternate #4 Member At-Large Seat.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of the following individual to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2024:
  • City of Richmond Local Seat: Cate Burkhart
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of the following individual to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2023:
  • Alternate #4 Member At-Large Seat: Thomas Lang
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
Attachments
ACOA Roster
Application C. Burkhart
Application T. Lang

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