HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05222012 - C.32RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT Pamela Perls to the Contra Costa County Appointee 2 seat on the State Council on Developmental
Disabilities Area Board 5 for a term expiring on December 31, 2014, as recommended by the Family and Human
Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by state and federal law as an independent
state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports
they need. SCDD is uniquely composed of individuals with a developmental disability, parents and family members
of people with developmental disabilities, and representatives of State agencies that provide services to individuals
with developmental disabilities. SCDD consists of 29 members appointed by the Governor, with individual and
family consumers representing a minimum of 60 percent of the membership. By law, Chairs of SCDD and its
committees are individuals with developmental disabilities or members of their families. SCDD meets
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/22/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Dorothy Sansoe,
925-335-1009
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 22, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.32
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Family and Human Services Committee
Date:May 22, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
at least six times yearly and is assisted in carrying out its mission by SCDD staff and Area Boards.
Consumers know best what supports and services they need to live independently and to actively participate in their
communities. SCDD advocates for coordinated, comprehensive community services, individualized supports, and
other forms of assistance and works to ensure full access to these services. Federal law requires the Council to
identify ways to improve and increase services for individuals and their families, and to submit these to the federal
government in the form of a State Plan. This Plan identifies priority areas for improving and increasing services for
individuals and their families. Plan objectives are achieved through by SCDD and Area Board activities and
Community Program Development Grants. The Plan must by approved by the federal Administration on
Developmental Disabilities.
The Plan addresses specific information required by federal law within specified priority areas, and includes the
Council's determination of California's priority issues and resulting Council goals and objectives for the time period
covered by the Plan. The Plan must by approved by the federal Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
Councils on Developmental Disabilities are established in each state through the federal Developmental Disabilities
Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. This Act also creates state protection and advocacy systems, university centers for
excellence, and projects of national significance (see Council Links and Resources page). Each entity has a
federally-assigned responsibility designed to improve services for individuals with developmental disabilities and
their families, and enhance independence, productivity and inclusion.
As of January 1, 2003, the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities includes the staff and offices of
the Area Boards on Developmental Disabilities. The Council's Area Board Offices are located throughout the state.
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Area Board 5 serves the consumers of Alameda, Contra Costa,
Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
Ms Pamela Perls has completed a term on the Concil and has been recommended by the Developmental Disabilities
Council of Contra Costa Count for reappointment to a secon three year termof office. The Family and Human
Services Committee reviewed and recommendation for appointment and is in support.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not have a representative on the Board.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.