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Human Services recommending that the Board, as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority (IHSS PA) Governing Board, take the following actions relative to the IHSS Advisory Committee:
1) Acknowledge and accept the resignation of Kenneth Poe II, Consumer Representative; and
2) Appoint Lyle Azevedo as a Consumer Representative to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee for a two year term commencing April 6, 2010 for a term through April 2012, in accordance with the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee By-laws.
FUNDING: The portion of the annual In-Home Supportive Services Allocation that supports IHSS Advisory Committee activities is approximately 50% Federal / 50% State with no County match requirement.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change.
The In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee is funded by the annual IHSS allocation. Advisory Committee members receive mileage reimbursement and $10 per diem for attendance at regular meetings, up to twelve annually. Approximately $5,000 is budgeted for this purpose annually. Actual expense varies dependent on attendance and distances traveled.
Background:
The IHSS Advisory Committee was established by Ordinance No. 4612 dated September 24, 2002 under the statutory authority of Welfare and Institutions Code 12301.6. The purpose of this independent advisory committee is to provide advice and make recommendations on the IHSS program to the Governing Board and administrative agency of the Public Authority.
Reason for Recommendation:
It is vital that the IHSS Advisory Committee continue to maintain an active membership to help the IHSS and Public Authority programs fulfill their goals and reach future objectives. The IHSS Advisory Committee received notice of resignation from Consumer Representative Kenneth Poe II. With the appointment of Lyle Azevedo, only the Community Representative designation remains to be filled. The IHSS Public Authority will con...
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