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
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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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 shall not be directly administered by the Commission except with the prior approval and direction of the Board of Supervisors;
• To act as an advisory body on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in studying, evaluating and recommending "grant" and program proposals affecting the well-being of older adults in the County (the Board of Supervisors anticipated that priority would be given to activities that promote the independence and dignity of individuals and that are directed toward the elimination of any discrimination based upon age);
• To review and offer comment upon pending legislation; and
• To disseminate information to older adults concerning the availability of various activities and services provided within the County on behalf of the elderly.
Resolution 2012-182 amended the Commission on Aging bylaws on December 18, 2012, to include a provision allowing potential new commission members to be recommended for consideration to the Commission by individuals familiar with their qualifications. This resolution also added a provision for the Chair of the Commission to write a letter of recommendation for incumbent Commissioners who seek to be reappointed.
Staff requests the Board accept the recommendation of the Napa County Commission on Aging and appoint Tessa Lorraine to represent Organization Concerned with Older Adults to the Napa County Commission on Aging.