TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Neha Hoskins, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Napa County Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer requests the appointment of Tessa Lorraine to fill a term representing Organization Concerned with Older Adults to the Napa County Commission on Aging with terms of office to commence immediately and expire September 30, 2024.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There are currently seven openings on the Napa County Commission on Aging due to resignations and vacancies. The County Executive Office advertised the openings and received one appointment request from Tessa Lorraine. The Commission on Aging met during a regularly scheduled meeting and recommended Tessa Lorraine to represent the position of Organization Concerned with Older Adults.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
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...
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