TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins - Clerk of the Board
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper - Deputy Clerk of the Board II
SUBJECT: Reappointments and Appointments to Napa County Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION
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Reappoint Mary G. Palmer, John Pearson, Devereaux Smith, and Dan J. Woodard, all representing Organization Concerned with Older Adults; Jay Kouba, representing District 3; Karen F. Lustig, representing District 4; and appoint Robin S. McKee-Cant, representing District 5, Carol Whichard, representing District 1; and Marianne Galvin, representing District 2, to the Napa County Commission on Aging with terms of office to commence immediately and expire on September 30, 2027. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
There are currently nine (9) openings on the Napa County Commission on Aging due to resignations and term expirations. The County Executive Office advertised the openings and received six reappointment requests Mary G. Palmer, for a sixth term; John Pearson, for a third term; Devereaux Smith, and Dan J. Woodard, both for a second term, Jay Kouba, for a second term; Karen F. Lustig, for a second term, and three new applications from Robin S. McKee-Cant, Carol Whichard, and Marianne Galvin.
The Napa County Commission on Aging was created pursuant to Resolution No. 77-151 adopted on September 13, 1977. It consists of 15 members, one member from each of the five Supervisorial Districts and 10 additional members from among individuals recommended by organizations concerned with older adults. It is desirable that all appointees are over the age of 55, but younger persons would not be excluded. The purpose of the Commission is:
* To assess existing data to identify the presently unmet needs of older adults within the County and to describe alternative methods by which such needs might be met;
* To recommend the initiation of studies or programs oriented to older adults; however, such studies or programs as may be initiated by the County shall ...
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