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4. a.

FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	08/24/2020
Subject: Appointment to the Advisory Council on Aging
Submitted For:	Kathy Gallagher
Department:	Employment & Human Services
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter:	Anthony Macias	Contact:	Anthony Macias, 925.602.4175

Information

Referral History:

On December 6, 2011 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2011/497 adopting policy 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 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.

Referral Update:

The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends for immediate appointment to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) the following applicant: Ms. Sara Shafiabady for Member at Large (MAL) Seat #4. The MAL #4 seat is undesignated and has remained vacant since 10/20/2019, with the term ending 9/30/2020.

Ms. Shafiabady submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 02/04/2020 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Ms. Shafiabady on 06/24/2020. The Membership Committee recommended Ms. Shafiabady to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill MAL#4 seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Ms. Shafiabady to fill MAL#4 at their 07/01/2020 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Ms. Shafiabady’s appointment to MAL#4 seat at their 7/15/2020 meeting.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors appointment of Sara Shafiabady to the At Large No. 4 seat on the Advisory Council on Aging for a term expiring September 30, 2022 as recommended by the Council.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

There is no fiscal impact.

Attachments
S. Shafiabady ACOA Application
ACOA Applicant Recommendation Memo