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25 <br /> • establishes county policies for public assistance and social services programs <br /> (consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies); <br /> • advises county and municipal authorities on the development of policies and <br /> plans designed to improve social conditions in the community; and <br /> • carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General <br /> Assembly, the state Social Services Commission, the state Department of <br /> Health and Human Services, and the board of county commissioners. <br /> 3. What are your board/commission's most important accomplishments during the <br /> report period? <br /> • 2025-26 budget approval <br /> • Policy formation and approval <br /> • Continued oversight for programs of human services <br /> 4. Please list any specific tasks, events, or functions performed or sponsored annually. <br /> • Budget approval <br /> • Policy review and development <br /> • Evaluation of the DSS Director <br /> 5. Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out the <br /> goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the <br /> Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> • Budget approval <br /> • Policy formation and approval for programs supporting BOCC Goal 1 <br /> • Oversight for programs of human services <br /> 6. Describe any collaboration between this board/commission and other boards and <br /> commissions. <br /> The Board does not currently meet with other advisory Boards although staff <br /> collaborate with other human services departments. <br /> 7. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2026 that are <br /> related to the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the Strategic <br /> Plan is available here. If applicable, please list any fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff <br /> time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities. <br /> The Board of Social Services will continue to oversee operations of the Department <br /> of Social Services as staff carry out programs of human services. (Goal 1, Priority 4) <br /> The majority of the budget for Social Services relates to this goal. <br />