Title
Approve the revised Bylaws of the Community Action Commission.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the revised Bylaws of the Community Action Commission.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Community Action Commission (CAC) partners with the Monterey County Community Action Partnership, community members, and local service agencies to promote activities that lead to growth and self-sufficiency for the most vulnerable populations within Monterey County. In accordance with California Government Code, Chapter 9, Article 6, Section 12751, the CAC must be a tripartite board comprised of members from each district within the county. Commissioners represent one of three constituencies: public, private, and low-income sectors. The current CAC consists of Supervisor-appointed commissioner representatives. The Commission meets monthly to support engagement in three major Community Action activities: contracting with nonprofit and public agencies for services, collaborating with community stakeholders, and supporting community activities.
The mission of the Commission and the agency is to develop, maintain, and evaluate community services that empower individuals and families, living below the federal poverty level, to improve their quality of life. The current Bylaws were last updated in 2007. In order to ensure the Bylaws remain current and reflect the present needs of our community, a review and revision were conducted by an ad-hoc committee of Community Action Commissioners.
The full Community Action Commission has reviewed and endorsed the revision to the Bylaws. The Community Action Commission Bylaws were revised to reflect needed changes in the following areas:
1. Section VII: Compliance with Fair Political Practices Commission - Added information relating to submittal requirements of a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
2. Section XII: Officers - Increased term of officers from one year to ...
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