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55 <br />establishes county policies for public assistance and social <br />services programs (consistent with applicable federal and <br />state laws, regulations, and policies); <br />advises county and municipal authorities on the development <br />of policies and plans designed to improve social conditions <br />in the community; and <br />carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by <br />the General Assembly, the state Social Services Commission, <br />the state Department of Health and Human Services, and the <br />board of county commissioners. <br />What are your Board /Commission's most important accomplishments? <br />• 2014 -15 budget approval <br />• Policy formation and approval <br />• Continued oversight for programs of human services <br />List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br />• Budget approval <br />Describe this board /commission's activities /accomplishments in carrying out <br />BOCC goal(s) /priorities, if applicable. <br />• Budget approval <br />• Policy formation and approval for programs supporting BOCC Goal 1 <br />• Oversight for programs of human services <br />If your board /commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board <br />involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate <br />your board's activities /accomplishments as they may relate to the <br />Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br />(The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, <br />Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture <br />Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory <br />Council) <br />NA <br />Identify any activities this board /commission expects to carry out in 2015 as they <br />relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br />If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) <br />associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br />The Board of Social Services will continue to oversee operations of the <br />