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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: May 28, 2026 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4 <br /> SUBJECT: Board of Social Services — Appointment Discussion <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 <br /> Member and Applicant Summary Sheet <br /> Applications for Person Recommended <br /> Applications of Other Applicants <br /> Membership Roster <br /> Applicant Interest List <br /> Annual Work Plan <br /> PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Board of Social Services. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Board of Social Services is charged with selecting the Director of Social <br /> Services and advising the County and municipalities on ways to improve the social conditions of <br /> the community. It also consults with the Director of Social Services to solve problems and to <br /> plan the budget. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners appoints one (1) Orange County resident and one (1) <br /> County Commissioner to this Board. <br /> The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: <br /> NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION <br /> DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE <br /> TERM <br /> Patricia BOCC Citizen First Full Term 06/30/2029 <br /> Garava Iia Appointee <br /> If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — INCLUSIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT <br /> We foster an environment in which all are welcomed, represented, and empowered to <br /> participate in and feel connected to their community. <br /> • GUIDING PRINCIPLE — DEDICATION AND RESPECT <br />