REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  September  18, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - General Government-4.

SUBJECT:

Appointment to the Shasta Children and Families Commission

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Mary Williams, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board (530) 225-5550

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Mary Williams, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board

RECOMMENDATION

Appoint Kathy Barry to the Shasta Children and Families Commission for an unexpired term to January 2019.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

The Shasta Children and Families Commission (Commission), also known as First 5 Shasta, is a seven-member Commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors comprised of three County representatives and four community representatives pursuant to Shasta County Code (SCC) 2.65.

According to SCC Section 2.65.030, subsection 4, four members shall be persons selected by the Board of Supervisors from among the following categories: 

1. Representatives of community-based organizations that have the goal of promoting nurturing and early childhood development;

2. Educators specializing in early childhood development;

3. Representatives of a local child care resource or referral agency, or a local child care coordinating group;

4. Representatives of a local organization for prevention or early intervention for families at risk;

5. Representatives of local medical, pediatric, or obstetric associations or societies;

6. Representatives of local school districts; and

7. Recipients of project services included in the county strategic plan.

The Commission was informed of the passing of former Board Member Judie Englesby-Smith on July 23, 2018.  SCC 2.65.030 (C) describes the steps to be taken to fill a vacancy:

“A commissioner serves at the pleasure of the board of supervisors and may be

removed from office by the board of supervisors at any time. A vacancy shall be filled

for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as original

appointments are made. The commission may make recommendations of candidates

for appointment by the board of supervisors either to fill a vacancy or to commence a

new term. The board of supervisors is under no obligation to accept any such

commission recommendation. In the event of a vacancy, the board of supervisors

shall act within sixty days to fill the vacancy.

Following the notification of this vacancy, a Notice of Vacancy was posted and the Affidavit of Posting is on file with the Clerk of the Board’s office.  Five individuals expressed interest in serving on the Commission.  After reviewing applications and conducting interviews with applicants, the Commission submitted a letter to request that the Board of Supervisors appoint Kathy Barry to fill this vacancy and serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.  Ms. Barry represents Category B, educators specializing in early childhood development.  Her application materials are attached.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board of Supervisors may decline to make these appointments, appoint some other person or persons who meet the qualifications for appointment to the Commission, or may request that other applicants be considered.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The Shasta Children and Families Commission supports the recommendation.  County Counsel has reviewed the recommendation.

FINANCING

There is no General Fund impact associated with the recommendation.