Agenda Item 1 - County Commissioners-Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plans-Reports

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29 NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Board of Social Services Report Period 2018-19 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Board of Social Services Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Chair, (919) 918-4086 Primary County Staff Contact: Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Once per month Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. The Social Services Board: • hires the county social services director; • determines the director's salary (subject to approval of the board of county commissioners); • advises and consults with the director; • evaluates the director's job performance; • dismisses the director if his or her job performance is unsatisfactory or if his or her personal conduct is unacceptable; • appoints the fifth member of the social services board; • assists the county social services director in planning the department's proposed budget; • establishes county policies for public assistance and social services programs (consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies); • advises county and municipal authorities on the development of policies and plans designed to improve social conditions in the community; and