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Home My WebLink AboutCC Aging Comm. 2012 AppointmentCITYAgenda Item No: 3 d. n, Meeting Date: June 18, 2012 Department: City Clerk '_1% Prepared by: Esther Beirne City Manager Approval:,�.�lilk-,'-,c,-/,--4- File No.: 199 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SALAMAH LOCKS TO FILL ONE, THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING - TERM TO EXPIRE END OF JUNE, 2015, DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TERM OF SUE BEITTEL (CC) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council appoint Salamah Locks to a three-year term on the Marin Commission on Aging to the end of June, 2015, due to the expiration of term of Sue Beittel. SUMMARY BACKGROUND: On May 21, 2012 the City Council called for applications to fill a three-year term on the Marin Commission on Aging, to expire the end of June, 2015, due to expiration of term of Sue Beittel; Ms. Beittel indicated she did not wish to be reappointed. One application was received by the deadline of June 12, 2012. ACTION: Approve staff recommendation. Encls: Application Commission on Aging Responsibility Statement FOR CITY CLERK ONLY / File No.: I Council Meeting: *:2t M� C Disposition: �4(-,AIYAO, I CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING NAME: <S,�LA- ry-\ A kA L- C, STREET ADDRESS: t0 CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: SA-ry RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT POSITION: lzc-�,f e,4 ?-e�I*Sccc C -A K U -vs -q- NAME OF FIRM: BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional): EDUCATION: YU PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: e>c'�A k'v 'reJrcc-, <,CA,.a "k Te- � -1--S" C"x L'k - 5 A) MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: o*n bic M-e,.,,Ve4) MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: 4 L DAT E: SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: Date: Tues., June 12, 2012 City of San Rafael, City Hall, Dept, of City Clerk Time: 5:00 p.m. 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael, CA 94901 *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT MEMBER, COMMISSION ON AGING DEFINITION The Commission on Aging member is appointed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors or local City or Town Council to serve as one of the 23 voluntary advisors to the Board of Supervisors on issues affecting the elderly of Marin County. The Commission on Aging is a federally mandated advisory council to the Board of Supervisors, which serves as the policy- making board of the Area Agency on Aging within County government. The Commission on Aging is also designated by the State as the local long-term care lead agency and project review body, and as the local Adult Day Health Care Planning Council. SKILL LEVEL AND FUNCTION Appointed Commissioners are expected to have an active interest in, and a willingness to, becoming knowledgeable about the needs and concerns of Marin's elderly residents, whether they live in their own homes or in institutions, and of those caring for them in the communities where they live. According to the statement of purpose in the by-laws, the Commission shall: Provide information about attitudes, needs, and opinions of the elderly to the Board of Supervisors and the Area Agency on Aging staff, 2. Advise on the development and implementation of the Annual Area Plan in conformity with State and Federal regulations; 3. Serve as a forum and a strong advocate, providing leadership for the elderly; 4. Hold public meetings on the Area Plan on the needs and priorities of the elderly, and recommend programs to the Board of Supervisors for funding; 5. Advise the Area Agency on Aging (Board of Supervisors) on allocations of funds, and on legislation affecting policies pertinent to the elderly; 6. Serve as a source of community education pertaining to the needs and programs for the aging; 7. Consult and maintain contact with special groups which have responsibilities related to the older American. REQUIREMENTS OF MEMBERSHIP 1. Resident of the City of San Rafael 2. Serve a three-year term 3. Attend monthly meetings of the Commission. No member may be absent without a valid reason for more than three consecutive meetings; 4. Be willing to abide by Roberts' Rules of Order; 5. Members who receive compensation from or have a fiduciary interest in any program funded by the Area Agency on Aging must abstain from voting on funding of that particular program; 6. Join at least one subcommittee or task force which meets on a quarterly basis typically from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 7. Be willing to participate with staff in annual contract review and monitoring of projects, to assure efficient services to Marin's elderly; 8. If an appointee is a City or Town representative, a commitment must be made to report to the appointee's City or Town Council on an annual basis regarding the activities of the Commission. Revised 05114,x2012 () MARIN COUNTY 10 North San Pedro Road, Suite 1023 COMMISSION ON San Rafael, CA 94903 AGING 415,473.7118 Fax: 415.4715.47 3.7042 www.marincounty.org/aging COMMISSIONER FACT SHEET Mission Statement To provide information and advocacy for services that enable older adults to live with dignity. Description The Marin County Commission on Aging is a 23 -member federally mandated advisory council to the Marin County Board of Supervisors as the Area Agency on Aging. The Commission works closely with the County's Division of Aging and Adult Services on behalf of Marin's older adults. Commissioners are appointed to three-year terms by either the Board of Supervisors or the I 1 incorporated Cities and 'Towns in Marin. In addition, Marin County's Senior Assembly Member and Senior Senator, representatives of the California Senior Legislature (CSL) also serve as ex - officio members for a four-year term. The Role The primary role of the Commissioner is to articulate the voice of older adults to local government, elected officials and the various community agencies and partners throughout the County. The length of term is three years. The Requirements ■ Resident in the city or town which they represent • Desire to improve the services to older adults and those with disability ■ Attend monthly General Commission Meeting held on the second Thursday of every month from 10:00am to 12:30pm. ■ Join at least one subcommittee or task force which meets on a quarterly basis typically from 1:30 to 3:30pm. • Computer access with an active email account. Board Application Applications are available from the clerk's office of the city or town you are interested in representing. You may also apply at the Marin County Board of Supervisors' web site at: httn:, www.co.marin.ca.us,devts:bsimembers, mebdsBrdoa�4e.cfm''Brdld=49. Submit completed applications to: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Marin County 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 329 San Rafael, CA 94903 J: 'JfC'CO3T_b'act Sheet',C OA Fact Sheet. doc MAYOR GARY O. PHILLIPS VICE MAYOR MARC LEVINE ...... COUNCILMEMBER DAMON CONNOLLY COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA HELLER COUNCILMEMBER ANDREW CUYUGAN MCCULLOUGH WaAk*" OFFICE OF THE MAYOR File No.: 199 June 19, 2012 Salamah Locks 217 Orris Terrace San Rafael, CA 94903 Dear Ms. Locks: Congratulations! This letter confirms your appointment to the Marin Commission on Aging at the San Rafael City Council Meeting held on June 18, 2012. Your term of office will be to the end of June, 2015. Thank you for volunteering to serve. We are looking for -ward to your dedication and creativity for the betterment of the City of San Rafael through your position on the Marin Commission on Aging. On behalf of the San Rafael City Council, Sincerely, GARY O. PHIL PS Mayor cc: Marin County Dept. of Health & Human Services Division of Aging ; ",larin Commission on Aging Attn: Mr. Nick Trunzo, Director 10 N. San Pedro Road, Suite 1023 San Rafael, CA 94903 W:',Citv Clerk- W,)rkF He Boards & Commissions\Atzm Commission comm on aging congrat Itr 2012 - Locks doc 1400 FiFFH At ENUE - PO Box 151560 - SA,, RArikEL, CA 94915-1560 WWW.CITYOFSANR,-kFAEL.ORG