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Approve the appointments of JoLyn McMillan and Jane Johnson as members and Deena Lemley and Sonja New as alternate members to the Solano Children’s Alliance, for two year terms commencing on November 1, 2016 and terminating on October 31, 2018
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No __X_
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No __X_
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano/County Administrator’s Office recommends the Solano County Board of Supervisors approve the Solano Children’s Alliance (SCA) membership appointments of:
1. JoLyn McMillan
2. Jane Johnson
3. Deena Lemley (alternate for JoLyn McMillan)
4. Sonja New (alternate for Jane Johnson)
All appointments will serve as representatives from the Community Based Organization that Provide Services to Families and Youth category for the term of November 1, 2016 - October 31, 2018.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The multidisciplinary Solano Children’s Alliance was established in 1982 to advise and educate the Board of Supervisors on children’s issues. The Alliance consists of 20 voting members recommended by the Alliance Executive Committee and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. This agenda item brings forward applicants recommended by the SCA Executive Committee for appointments to the Community Based Organization that Provide Services to Families and Youth category.
The proposed appointments are representatives of Community Based Organizations that Provide Services to Families and Youth. JoLyn McMillan and Deena Lemley, as her alternate, are both of Opportunity House; and Jane Johnson and Sonja New, as her alternate, are both of Child Haven.
The proposed members are included in the Proposed Membership Roster (Attachment A).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this decision; approval will assist the SCA to reach a quorum to conduct their business and mission.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to appoint the applicants. However, this is not recommended as the applicants have been brought forward in accordance with the approved Bylaws; have demonstrated an interest in the welfare of children in Solano County; and are prepared to dedicate their time to the Solano Children’s Alliance.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Department of Health & Social Services, First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, The Children’s Network, Planned Parenthood, Solano County Office of Education, District Attorney’s Office, Opportunity House, Child Haven, Child Support Services, Vacaville Police Department, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Vallejo City Unified School District, Aldea Children & Family Services, Solano Children and Family Services, Uplift Family Services, Parents by Choice, Child Start, Inc., and Regional Center have been involved in selecting these appointments.