RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to pay In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee members $24 per meeting not to exceed three (3) meetings per month for a total cost $5,976 in stipends to defray meeting attendance costs for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$5,976: In-Home Supportive Services funds (50% Federal, 50% State).

BACKGROUND:

The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee members receive $24-stipends to attend Committee meetings paid through the Auditor-Controller to defray attendance costs of members.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without stipends, meeting costs may be prohibitive to member attendance.