Human Services Commission

Authority

Resolution No. 62361, November 14, 1978 Resolution No. 71402, March 23, 1982 (extending term to two years) Resolution No. 96-0098, 1/23/96 Resolution 03-0197, 2/25/03 Resolution No. 96-0098; 01/23/96; Resolution 03-0197; 2/25/03.

Duties

Coordinate planning, funding and delivery of countywide human services including the public and private, non-profit sectors; develop funding processes and priorities for community services and child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment funds; make funding allocation and human services policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors; administer and evaluate performance of contracts with non-profit agencies; organize service systems in high need areas; monitor legislation; develop human services resources; provide public information; conduct special projects and studies in human services.

Term

Two years.

Membership Composition

15 Members 10 members appointed by Board of Supervisors (2 each) One representative of the Human Services Department One representative from the City of Santa Rosa One representative of other cities, appointed by Mayors and Councilmembers' Association One representative from the United Way Board of Directors One representative from Sonoma County Community Foundation Non-voting liaison - Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sonoma County.

Contacts

Jerry Dunn, Assistant Director, Human Services Department - 565-5750; Paula Young - 565-8506; fax 565-8515 2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 207, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 or P.O. Box 1539, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.

Meeting Schedule

First Thursday of each Month, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - The Lakes, Conference Room A (North Entrance) 2227 Challenger Way, Santa Rosa.

Compensation

Mileage.

Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.

Return to list of Boards, Commissions and Committees