TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins - Clerk of the Board
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper - Deputy of Clerk of the Board II
SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Napa County Veterans Commission
RECOMMENDATION
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Reappointment of Fred Sallam, for a second term, and Joseph Harbison III, for a second term, to represent the Public at Large to the Napa County Veterans Commission with terms of office to commence immediately and expire March 20, 2028. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
There are currently three openings on the Napa County Veterans' Commission due to expiring terms. The County Executive Office advertised the openings and received two appointment requests from Fred Sallam and Joseph Harbison III.
On January 30, 2018 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2018-16 creating the Napa County Veterans' Commission.
The purpose of the Commission is to serve as an advocate for people who have served in the Military ("Veterans") and their families by helping them to maintain a good quality of life and to remain independent by increasing awareness of the issues facing Veterans in Napa County and by influencing public policy through regular reports to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission educates and raises awareness to the public, County staff and the Board of Supervisors regarding issues affecting Veterans and their families, including, but not limited to, Veterans' physical and mental health, transportation, benefits, and ways to generally improve the lives of Veterans. Further, the Veterans' Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisor's Legislative Subcommittee regarding needed changes in State law for incorporation into the County's legislative platform.
In order to achieve its general purpose, the Commission shall, among other things:
a. Study, investigate and research Veterans' matters in Napa County and surrounding counties so that services to Veterans can be coordinated and maximized;
b. Review annually the status of Veterans'...
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