Agenda - 02-11-2025; 1 - Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plan Summaries

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36 ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN Board/Commission Name: Social Services Board Report Period: January 2024-December 2024 The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various 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. Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Jane Garrett Primary County Staff Contact Person: Lindsey Shewmaker 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 • carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Assembly, the state Social Services Commission, the state Department of Health and Human Services, and the board of county commissioners.