Agenda 03-10-2026; 1 - Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plan Summaries

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24 ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN Name of Board/Commission: Social Services Report Period: January 2025-December 2025 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appreciates the dedication of all volunteers on Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to complete an Annual Report and Work Plan. This document will inform the BOCC of the activities each board/commission has conducted over the past year and detail a plan for future activities. These activities should be consistent with the board/commission's assigned charge and the goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). General information about the Strategic Plan is available here. Person to address the BOCC, title, and contact information: Oscar Fleming, Chair Primary staff contact: Lindsey Shewmaker 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and subcommittee meetings? Once per month. 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and responsibilities. Board-specific Policies and Procedures documents, which detail the charge and responsibilities for each board/commission, are available here. 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;