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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Approve the corrected By-laws for the Veterans Issues Advisory Committee.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve the corrected by-laws for the Veterans Issues Advisory Committee.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On December 8, 2020, your Board adopted Resolution No. 20-339 to establish the Veterans Issues Advisory Committee (VIAC) and approved the by-laws for the Committee. The by-laws that were approved contained an error which has been corrected. The correction changes the number of ex-officio members from eight (8) to eleven (11).
The Veterans Issues Advisory Committee (VIAC) will champion military and veteran specific interests and issues on or near the former Fort Ord Army Base. Under the leadership and oversight of the Military & Veterans Affairs Office, the VIAC will identify, discuss, evaluate, advise and advocate for the veterans of Monterey County regarding the development of former Fort Ord and issues that will have a direct impact to the military, veteran, and dependent community. The VIAC will coordinate efforts regarding federal, state and local government and non-government stakeholders on formulation, coordination, and execution of military, veteran and dependent policy and strategy as appropriate.
The Military and Veterans Affairs Office is recommending approval of the corrected by-laws for the Committee.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Military and Veteran Affairs Advisory Commission and the United Veterans' Council concur with this recommendation.
FINANCING:
This action has no impact on the County's General Fund; all expenses associated with the staffing of the VIAC shall be absorbed within the MVAO's budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Economic Development and Health & Human Services Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by adding military and veterans' voices and concerns to devel...
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