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49 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Board of Social Services <br /> Report Period 2015-16 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on <br /> their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards <br /> and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following <br /> information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background <br /> materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this <br /> form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Board of Social Services <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Chair, (919) 918-4086 <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Once per month. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> The Social Services Board: <br /> • hires the county social services director; <br /> • determines the director's salary (subject to approval of the <br /> board of county commissioners); <br /> • advises and consults with the director; <br /> • evaluates the director's job performance; <br /> • dismisses the director if his or her job performance is unsatisfactory <br /> • or if his or her personal conduct is unacceptable; <br /> • appoints the third or fifth member of the social services board; <br /> • assists the county social services director in planning the <br /> department's proposed budget; <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 />