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Approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership appointments of Maria Guevara, Candace Floyd, and Robert Tobin for the term of June 12, 2018 to June 12, 2022; and Approve appointments of Michalle Shown-Rodriguez and Francie McInerney-Macmillan as alternates for the term of June 12, 2018 to June 12, 2022
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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 Board of Supervisors approve the membership appointments of Maria Guevara, Candice Floyd and Robert Tobin and approve the alternate appointments of Michalle Shown-Rodriguez (alternate for Jane Johnson) and Francie McInerney-Macmillan (alternate for Maria Guevara), to the Solano Children’s Alliance for the term of June 12, 2018 to June 12, 2022.
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 item brings forward three member appointments as recommended by the Alliance Executive Committee:
• Maria Guevara, Founder at Vallejo Together, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
• Candice Floyd, parent and graduate of the Parent Leadership Training Institute, to the membership category of Member-at-Large
• Robert Tobin, Executive Director of Safe Quest, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
This item also brings forward recommended appointments of two alternates. The proposed alternates and their membership categories are:
• Michalle Shown-Rodriguez, Development Director at Child Haven, for category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
• Francie McInerney-Macmillan, Director at Vallejo Together, for category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
The proposed appointments and alternate appointments are included in the Proposed Membership Roster (Attachment A).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. There is no financial impact for this decision; approval will assist the Solano Children’s Alliance to reach a quorum to conduct their business.
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 Alliance 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:
The membership appointments and alternates have been reviewed and recommended by the Executive Committee of the Solano Children’s Alliance.