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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	03/28/2022
Subject: Appointment to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
Submitted For:	Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Department:	Health Services
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	Advisory Board Appointment
Presenter:	N/A	Contact:	Fatima Matal Sol; (925) 335-3307

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. At-Large seats on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board are assigned to the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS) for review and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board provides input and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Health Services Department concerning family and community needs regarding prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug related problems. The mission of the Contra Costa County Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board is to assess family and community needs regarding treatment and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse problems. The board reports their findings and recommendations to the Contra Costa Health Services Department, the Board of Supervisors, and the communities they serve. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board works in collaboration with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services of Contra Costa Health Services. The board provides input and recommendations as they pertain to alcohol and other drugs prevention, intervention, and treatment services.

Referral Update:

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board conducted a significant amount of outreach in the community to recruit for candidates. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board’s Executive Committee reviewed the application and determined that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements and requests that the Family and Human Services Committee recommend the appointment to the Board of Supervisors. The new appointment is necessary to ensure broader geographical representation on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board. Approval of this appointment would leave one vacancy, the District III seat, on the AODAB.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Michael Ward to Member At-Large Seat 5 on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board with a term expiring on June 30, 2023.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

There is no fiscal impact.

Attachments
Michael Ward Application
AODAB Roster