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| FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING |
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| 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 Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2023:
- City of Concord Local - Marilyn Fowler
Marilyn Fowler submitted an application for ACOA membership on January 20, 2023. The City of Concord recommended Marilyn Fowler to serve as the ACOA’s City of Concord representative on January 24, 2023.
The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the following individual for appointment to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2024:
- At-Large #7 - Mike Awadalla
Mike Awadalla submitted an application for ACOA membership on April 20, 2021 and he was appointed to fill the Alternate #1 seat. The Membership Committee nominated Mike Awadalla to vacate the Alternate #1 seat and fill the At-Large #7 seat. On December 7, 2022, the Executive Committee approved the nomination. On December 21, 2022, the ACOA members voted unanimously to approve Mike Awadalla’s appointment.
George Lee submitted an application for ACOA membership on August 16, 2021 and appointed to fill the Alternate #2 seat on the ACOA on March 22, 2022. The Membership Committee nominated George Lee to vacate the Alternate #2 seat to fill the At-Large #8 seat. On December 7, 2022, the Executive Committee approved the nomination. On December 21, 2022, members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve George Lee’s appointment.
- At-Large #13 - Ramapriya Raju
Raju Ramapriya submitted an application for ACOA membership on March 3, 2022 and appointed to fill Alternate #3 seat on the ACOA on July 26, 2022. The Membership Committee nominated Ramapriya Raju to vacate the Alternate #3 seat and fill the MAL #13 seat. On December 7, 2022, the Executive Committee approved the nomination. On December 21, 2022, the ACOA members voted unanimously to approve Ramapriya Raju's appointment.
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| 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, 2023:
- City of Concord Local - Marilyn Fowler
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of the following individuals to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with a term expiring on September 30, 2024:
- At-Large #7 - Mike Awadalla
- At-Large #8 - George Lee
- At-Large #13 - Ramapriya Raju
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| Fiscal Impact (if any): |
| There is no fiscal impact for this action. |
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