Title
Receive the Commission on Disabilities (COD) 2022 Annual Report.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive the Commission on Disabilities 2022 Annual Report.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Commission on Disabilities (COD) was established in February 2001 to serve as an advisor to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors regarding matters to equal access and resources to employment, public services, communications, and public accommodations for people with disabilities.
The Commission on Disabilities is comprised of diverse members representing Supervisorial Districts, City Representatives, Department Heads Council, and community-based organizations.
The duties of the Commission on Disabilities, in part, is to: 1) hold public meetings in accordance with the Brown Act at regular intervals regarding matters pertaining to persons with disabilities; and, 2) review and advise the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to equal access to employment, public services, communication, and public accommodations for people with disabilities.
The COD is charged with submitting an annual report to the Board of Supervisors each year, summarizing the Commission’s activities for the prior year. It is recommended the Board receive the COD’s 2022 Annual Report.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The report was reviewed and approved by the Commission on Disabilities on September 30, 2022. County Counsel reviewed the report on October 6, 2022.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact to receive this report.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The recommended action supports the Board of Supervisors’ Administration and Infrastructure strategic initiatives.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiatives
__Economic Development
X Administration
__Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Leeset Torres, Senior Equal Opportunity Analyst, 759-6625
Reviewed by: Nona Childress, Chairperson of the COD
Approved by: Juan P. Rodriguez, Civil Rights Officer, 755-5117
Attachments:
Attachment A - COD 2022 Annual Report
Attachment B - COD Presentation
(Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board)