Title
Approve and adopt the proposed amended bylaws of the Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and adopt the proposed amended bylaws of the Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission.
SUMMARY:
The Board of Supervisors established the Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission as an oversight and advisory body supporting local veteran’s group activities and act as the liaison between the veterans’ community and the County government in conjunction with the County Military & Veterans Service Office. To bring the bylaws up to date, seven (7) minor technical changes clarifying certain aspects of the bylaws are reflected in the proposed amended bylaws.
DISCUSSION:
The Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission recommends to increase its total number of members by two (2) additional members, each of whom is affiliated with veterans or service members in Monterey County but not a members of the United Veterans Council. Further, the Commission recommends minor other edits to comply with the Brown Act Modernization Act.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission, and the Office of County Counsel are in concurrence and support this action.
FINANCING:
There is no impact on the County General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]:
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
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• Originally Adopted, November 18, 1986; Resolution 86-639
• Revised January 3, 2002, to revised title from Veteran’s Service Advisory Commission to Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Commission
• Revised October 2, 2012; Resolution 12-264
• Current iteration to incorporate the Veterans Issues Advisory Council and updates pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
Prepared by: Adam Errahebi, Management Analyst III, x7829
Approved by: Roderick Franks, Director x 4430
Attachments: Amended Bylaws (Clean Version)
Amended Bylaws (Redline Version)