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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-16-2017-11-b - Board of Social Services - Appointment 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 16, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Board of Social Services - Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List Board of Social Services By-Laws PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Board of Social Services. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a second full term (Position #4) "At-Large Citizen BOCC Appointee" representative for Ann Wilkerson expiring 06/30/2020. POSITION NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE NO. 4 Ann Wilkerson At-Large Citizen BOCC 06/30/2020 Appointee NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making an appointment to the Board of Social Services. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Board of Social Services Meeting Times: 4:00 pm third Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lindsey Dennis Shewmaker Meeting Place: Hillsborough Commons Board Room Positions: 5 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2817 Description: Two members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners-one citizen and one member of the Board of Commissioners.The board is charged with selecting the Director of Social Services and advising the County and municipalities in ways to improve the social conditions of the community. It consults with the Director of Social Services to solve problems and to plan the budget. Susie Enoch Day Phone:336-260-7694 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/16/2016 1 Evening Phone:336-260-7694 Race:Other Current Appointment: 11/16/2016 4002 McGowan Creek Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 06/30/2019 Efland NC 27243 E-mail:enochts@aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Governor/Soc.Serv.Commission Ms Tamara Dempsey-Tanner Day Phone:919-560-5600 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/30/2014 2 Chair Evening Phone:919-918-4086 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/30/2016 9900 Leslie Dirve FAX: 919-560-5958 Township: Bingham Expiration: 05/31/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:tamaradtCayahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Board of Social Services Appointment Ms. Patricia Garavaglia Day Phone:919-967-3433 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/16/2016 3 Evening Phone:919-942-2120 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/16/2016 7 Ellen Place FAX: 919-933-4444 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:pattyg @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Governor/Soc.Serv.Commission Mrs. Ann Wilkerson Day Phone:919-929-4464 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/21/2014 4 Evening Phone:919-929-4464 Race:African American Current Appointment: 10/21/2014 103 Farrington Dr. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:grammie22608@yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Citizen(BOCC Appointee) Earl McKee Day Phone:919-732-7906 Sex: Male First Appointed: 02/05/2013 5 Evening Phone:919-732-7906 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/27/2017 5200 Kiger Rd. FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 02/28/2018 Rougemont NC 27572 E-mail:emckee@orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: County Commissioner or Citizen(BOCC App Monday,May 01,2017 Page 1 3 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA SOCIAL SERVICES Nancy Colton„ Director p 113 Mayo Street, HSCCsborough„ NC 27278 919.245.2800 May 1, 2017 Mark Dorosin, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Dear Chair Dorosin, The Board of Social Services (DSS) would like to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners consider the reappointment of Ms. Ann Wilkerson to the DSS Board. Ms. Wilkerson has served on the Social Services Board since 2014. During the last twelve months she has missed only one meeting and communicated her absence well in advance. She is eligible for reappointment to the Social Services Board under G.S. 108A-4 and G.S. 108A-6. Ms. Wilkerson is a Chapel Hill resident and retired from the Orange County Schools System. She brings years of knowledge and insight about the community and youth needs and issues to the DSS Board. We believe that Ms. Wilkerson is a valuable asset to the Social Services Board. Please consider her for reappointment. Thank you. Since ely, Tamara Dempsey-Tanner,Chair Orange County Board of Social Services Orange County Government p www.orangecountync.goy 919.732.8181 4 Page 1 of 1 Ann Wilkerson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Ann Wilkerson Name Called: Home Address: 103 Farrington Dr. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 9199294464 Phone (Evening): 9199294464 Phone (Cell): 9199294464 Email: grammie22608 @yahoo.com Place of Employment: Retired Orange County Schools Job Title: Director of School-Community Relations Year of OC Residence: 1984 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Seymore Center Advisory Committee, SECU Family House, American Heart Assoc. (blood drive), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: For almost thirty years I have worked with children and families in the county. I have been a resource for families and have provided assistance when needed. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe my knowledge and background in working with families will be an asset in providing support and guidance to the Orange County community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/30/2014 3:56:46 PM Date Printed: 6/4/2014 5 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Board of Social Services Mar / 2016 — Mar / 2017 Member Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Ann Wilkerson 10/21/2014 P I P P P I P P P P I P P I E P I P P: Present E: Excused A:Absent Current through—03/31/2017 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Lindsey Dennis Shewmaker Board of Social Services Contact Phone: 919-245-2817 Caitlin Gallagher Day Phone: 9192595186 Sex: Female 107A Hanna St Evening Phone: 9192595186 Race: Caucasian Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 9192595186 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: crgallagher3@mail.fhsu.edu Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 02/16/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Greg Hughes Day Phone: 9199286438 sex: Male 1601 Dunn Place Evening Phone: 9199286438 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 9199286438 Township: Hillsborough E-mail: Hugo1380 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 04/06/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Deborah Rider Day Phone: 919-818-6489 Sex: Female 2314 Red Oak CT. Evening Phone: 919-732-9476 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: drider1736 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim Date Applied: 04/02/2017 Skills: Care Provider Also Serves On: Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Skills: Community Planning Skills: Social Work Rev. James Suber Day Phone: 7705478154 Sex: Male 600 S.Churton St Evening Phone: 7705478154 Race: African American Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 7705478154 Township: Hillsborough E-mail: jamessuber@hotmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim Date Applied: 05/20/2016 Skills: Also Serves On: Mrs. Sarah Williams Day Phone: 336-278-5106 Sex: Female 600 S.Churton St,Apt. 126 Evening Phone: 843-592-0516 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 843-592-0516 Township: Hillsborough E-mail: skandrews12 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ Date Applied: 04/12/2017 Skills: Also Serves On: Monday,May 08,2017 Page 1 of 1 7 Page 1 of 2 Caitlin Gallagher Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Caitlin Gallagher Name Called: Home Address: 107A Hanna St Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 9192595186 Phone (Evening): 9192595186 Phone (Cell): 9192595186 Email: crgallagher3 @mail.fhsu.edu Place of Employment: G4S Secure Solutions Job Title: Patient Support Specialist Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Triangle Represent Us - member of the leadership committee, Logistics Coordinator. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None -just moved to the area! Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a freelance musician and music instructor since 1999. I studies music performance and education in college and have conducted ensembles, taught lessons, and performed for volunteer and professional organizations. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe that is crucial that we continue to promote the arts for the betterment of our community. Opportunities should be available for the enjoyment of all age groups. Conflict of Interest: 8 Page 2 of 2 Caitlin Gallagher Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse industry since 2009. My experience includes working with the mentally ill, substance abusers, and those with developmental and intellectual disabilities on an inpatient and outpatient basis. I specialize in case management and, even on a voluntary basis, have assisted individuals with attaining resources to better themselves. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a believer that most individuals can successfully live in their communities, despite disabilities, if they are tied into the proper resources. I work hard to promote individual betterment. I know I can be a vessel of empowerment and leadership in this community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/16/2017 10:04:01 AM Date Printed: 2/20/2017 9 Page 1 of 2 Greg Hughes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Greg Hughes Name Called: Home Address: 1601 Dunn Place Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 9199286438 Phone (Evening): 9199286438 Phone (Cell): 9199286438 Email: Hugo1380 @gmail.corn Place of Employment: Department of Veterans Affairs Job Title: Director Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange rec basketball coach Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked as a social worker for the past 25 years and a licensed clinician Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am concerns about the services available to residents of the county. Conflict of Interest: Hillsborough Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked on strategic planning initiatives for both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of my work over the past 25 years including the development of schools, treatment facilities and residential programs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am concerned about my community and would like tone involved in planning for its future. Conflict of Interest: 10 Page 2 of 2 Greg Hughes Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been involved in several recreation programs as a coach and would like to be more involved in the development of programs and resources.. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/1/2016 8:13:45 PM Date Printed: 8/10/2016 11 Page 1 of 2 Deborah Rider Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Deborah Rider Name Called: Home Address: 2314 Red Oak CT. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-818-6489 Phone (Evening): 919-732-9476 Phone (Cell): Email: drider1736 @gmail.corn Place of Employment: Affordable Family Care Job Title: Care Giver Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Work Experience: 30+ years with the state of Maryland from social services to policy analyzing, I did it all. Volunteer Experience: I have volunteered at various k-12 school functions for my daughter. Avid animal lover. Cared for my parents until their deaths in 2000 and 2011. Education: Dundalk High School 1967-1970 High School Diploma; University of Maryland Baltimore County 1970-1974 Bachelors in Social Work/Sociology; University of Maryland School of Social Work 1981-1983 Masters in Social Work and Community Planning 12 Page 2 of 2 Deborah Rider Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 04/26/2012 for Advisory Board on Aging, Board of Social Services, Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 2314 Red Oak Ct. is Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough Town Limits. This application was current on: 5/31/2016 Date Printed: 5/31/2016 13 Page 1 of 2 James Suber Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Rev. James Suber Name Called: Home Address: 600 S. Charlton St Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 7705478154 Phone (Evening): 7705478154 Phone (Cell): 7705478154 Email: jamessuber @hotmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Sex: Male Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Founder/CEO of Common Ground Ministries, Inc. A faith based social support organization Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have 35 years of community service experience and a strong interest in education, specifically performance improvement in the classroom,with school that are underserved. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I ve always been a community advocate and always working to help individuals in the community understand their rights and responsibilities when seeking support services. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Part of my responsibilities as CEO of Common Ground Ministries was too network with housing organizations and other Support Services in an effort to reduce the homeless population in the community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Any chance I have to improve and provide suitable housing to individuals and families experiencing unfortunate challenges,is why I became a Social Worker. Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 2 James Suber Hillsborough Planning Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My years of community advocacy experience, I served as a Clinical Social Worker for many years and I m currently a doctoral student pursuing my degree in education Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I m new to Hillsborough and I love the activities that people and the beauty of this wonderful Community anything I can do to help preserve this diamond in the rough will be a delight and a pleasure Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/20/2016 9:12:03 AM Date Printed: 4/6/2017 15 Page 1 of 2 Sarah Williams Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Sarah Williams Name Called: Home Address: 600 S. Churton St, Apt. 126 Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 336-278-5106 Phone (Evening): 843-592-0516 Phone (Cell): 843-592-0516 Email: skandrews12 @gmail.com Place of Employment: Elon University Job Title: Program Coordinator for Center for Engaged Learn Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: member of Resurrection church, frequent visitor of local parks, increasing involvement in Orange County Democratic Women and Habitat for Humanity. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Lived experience- I have lived in Hillsborough apartments with increasing rent and am currently house hunting in the area (without much luck) Education - I ve studied Community Development(my masters is from Vanderbilt s Peabody College in Community Development and Action)so I have an interest in and knowledge of the built environment, community building, some urban planning, etc. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am frustrated by the ambiguous fair market value used as the reason to raise rent AND by the lack of affordable entry-level housing for first-time homeowners so I have a very strong lived experience to bring to this board. In addition, I feel I could represent young professionals and first time homebuyers looking to live in the area that face moving to Durham, Mebane, etc. if Hillsborough doesn t cultivate affordable housing. Conflict of Interest: 16 Page 2 of 2 Sarah Williams Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I ve worked in a variety of nonprofits and have a masters degree in community work. I have worked with organizations in the following issue areas: foster care, women s center, community health, education, arts, United Way and others I ve studied social services, non-profits, community support, human development, etc. that I feel would provide a strong background for social service support. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have an interest in better understanding the social service needs, resources and organizations in our county. I feel like this board would expose me to that and allow me to intervene to provide stronger social support to our community. Conflict of Interest: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Again, I ve worked in nonprofits and studied community development which I believe would prepare me with a good foundation to support this board. In addition, I am the daughter of a small business owner and from a small town that supported local business so I have lived experience in this category as well. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I ve read a lot on economic inequality and economic development. I have an interest in supporting small-town revival in our nation and I believe one way to keep small-town living a viable option is to ensure that charming small towns like Hillsborough nurture their economic development and opportunity for residents to keep making money and providing taxes to support social services and growth for the towns. i would love to be a part of that process for our own community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/12/2017 8:58:25 PM Date Printed: 4/18/2017 17 Chapter 108A. Social Services. Article 1. County Administration. Part 1. County Boards of Social Services. § 108A-1. Creation. Every county shall have a board of social services or a consolidated human services board created pursuant to G.S. 153A-77(b) which shall establish county policies for the programs established by this Chapter in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Social Services Commission and under the supervision of the Department of Health and Human Services. Provided, however, county policies for the program of medical assistance shall be established in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1219, s. 6; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 690, s. 5; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).) § 108A-2. Size. The county board of social services of a county shall consist of three members, except that the board of commissioners of any county may increase such number to five members. The decision to increase the size to five members or to reduce a five-member board to three shall be reported immediately in writing by the chairman of the board of commissioners to the Department of Health and Human Services. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 690, s. 6; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).) § 108A-3. Method of appointment; residential qualifications; fee or compensation for services; consolidated human services board appointments. (a) Three-Member Board. - The board of commissioners shall appoint one member who may be a county commissioner or a citizen selected by the board; the Social Services Commission shall appoint one member; and the two members so appointed shall select the third member. In the event the two members so appointed are unable to agree upon selection of the third member, the senior regular resident superior court judge of the county shall make the selection. (b) Five-Member Board. - The procedure set forth in subsection (a) shall be followed, except that both the board of commissioners and the Social Services Commission shall appoint two members each, and the four so appointed shall select the fifth member by majority vote of the membership. If a majority of the four are unable to agree upon the fifth member, the senior regular superior court judge of the county shall make the selection. (c) Provided further that each member so appointed under subsection (a) and subsection (b) of this section by the Social Services Commission and by the county board of commissioners or the senior regular resident superior court judge of the county, shall be bona fide residents of the county from which they are appointed to serve, and will receive as their fee or compensation NC General Statutes - Chapter 108A 1 18 for their services rendered from the Department of Health and Human Services directly or indirectly only the fees and compensation as provided by G.S. 108A-8. (d) Consolidated Human Services Board. - The board of county commissioners shall be the sole appointing authority for members of a consolidated human services board and shall appoint those members in accordance with G.S. 153A-77(c). (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1971, c. 369; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 690, s. 7; 1997-135, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).) § 108A-4. Term of appointment. Each member of a county board of social services shall serve for a term of three years. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, the limitation on consecutive terms does not apply if the member of the social services board was a member of the board of county commissioners at any time during the first two consecutive terms, and is a member of the board of county commissioners at the time of reappointment. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; c. 770.) § 108A-5. Order of appointment. (a) Three-Member Board: The term of the member appointed by the Social Services Commission shall expire on June 30, 1981, and every three years thereafter; the term of the member appointed by the board of commissioners shall expire on June 30, 1983, and every three years thereafter; and the term of the third member shall expire on June 30, 1982, and every three years thereafter. (b) Five-Member Board: Whenever a board of commissioners of any county decides to expand a three-member board to a five-member board of social services, the Social Services Commission shall appoint an additional member for a term expiring at the same time as the term of the existing member appointed by the board of commissioners, and the board of commissioners shall appoint an additional member for a term expiring at the same time as the term of the existing member appointed by the Social Services Commission. The change to a five-member board shall become effective at the time when the additional members shall have been appointed by both the county board of commissioners and the Social Services Commission. Thereafter all appointments shall be for three-year terms. (c) Change from Five-Member to Three-Member Board: The change shall become effective on the first day of July following the decision to change by the board of commissioners. On that day, the following two seats on the board of social services shall cease to exist: (1) The seat held by the member appointed by the Social Services Commission whose term would have expired on June 30, 1983, or triennially thereafter; and (2) The seat held by the member appointed by the board of commissioners whose term would have expired June 30, 1981, or triennially thereafter. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; NC General Statutes - Chapter 108A 2 19 1961, c. 1986; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; c. 724, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.) § 108A-6. Vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the manner set out in G.S. 108A-3. All such appointments shall be for the remainder of the former member's term of office and shall not constitute a term for the purposes of G.S. 108A-4. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.) § 108A-7. Meetings. The board of social services of a county shall meet at least once per month, or more often if a meeting is called by the chairman. Such board shall elect a chairman from its members at its July meeting each year, and the chairman shall serve a term of one year or until a new chairman is elected by the board. A consolidated county human services board shall meet in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 153A-77. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 4; C.S., s. 5015; 1937, c. 319, s. 4; 1941, c. 270, s. 3; 1947, c. 92; 1959, c. 320; 1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 690, s. 8.) § 108A-8. Compensation of members. Members of the county board of social services may receive a per diem in such amount as shall be established by the county board of commissioners. Reimbursement for subsistence and travel shall be in accordance with a policy set by the county board of commissioners. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 4; C.S., s. 5015; 1937, c. 319, s. 4; 1941, c. 270, s. 3; 1947, c. 92; 1959, c. 320; 1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1971, c. 124; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1985, c. 418, s. 3.) § 108A-9. Duties and responsibilities. The county board of social services shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To select the county director of social services according to the merit system rules of the North Carolina Human Resources Commission; (2) To advise county and municipal authorities in developing policies and plans to improve the social conditions of the community; (3) To consult with the director of social services about problems relating to his office, and to assist him in planning budgets for the county department of social services; (4) To transmit or present the budgets of the county department of social services for public assistance, social services, and administration to the board of county commissioners; (5) To have such other duties and responsibilities as the General Assembly, the Department of Health and Human Services or the Social Services Commission or the board of county commissioners may assign to it. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; NC General Statutes - Chapter 108A 3 20 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1219, s. 7; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2013-382, s. 9.1(c).) § 108A-10. Fees. The county board of social services is authorized to enter into contracts with any governmental or private agency, or with any person, whereby the board of social services agrees to render services to or for such agency or person in exchange for a fee to cover the cost of rendering such service. This authority is to be limited to services voluntarily rendered and voluntarily received, but shall not apply where the charging of a fee for a particular service is specifically prohibited by statute or regulation. The fees to be charged under the authority of this section are to be based upon a plan recommended by the county director of social services and approved by the local board of social services and the board of county commissioners. In no event is the fee charged to exceed the cost to the board of social services. Fee policies may not conflict with rules and regulations adopted by the Social Services Commission or Department of Health and Human Services regarding fees. The fees collected under the authority of this section are to be deposited to the account of the social services department so that they may be expended for social services purposes in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 159, the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. No individual employee is to receive any compensation over and above his regular salary as a result of rendering services for which a fee is charged. The county board of social services shall annually report to the county commissioners receipts received under this section. Fees collected under this section shall not be used to replace any other funds, either State or local, for the program for which the fees were collected. (1981, c. 275, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).) § 108A-11. Inspection of records by members. Every member of the county board of social services may inspect and examine any record on file in the office of the director relating in any manner to applications for and provision of public assistance and social services authorized by this Chapter. No member shall disclose or make public any information which he may acquire by examining such records. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, s. 3; C.S., s. 5014; 1937, c. 319, s. 3; 1941, c. 270, s. 2; 1945, c. 47; 1953, c. 132; 1955, c. 249; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1959, c. 1255, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1963, c. 139; c. 247, ss. 1, 2; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.) Part 2. County Director of Social Services. § 108A-12. Appointment. (a) The board of social services of every county shall appoint a director of social services in accordance with the merit system rules of the North Carolina Human Resources Commission. Any director dismissed by such board shall have the right of appeal under the same rules. (b) Two or more boards of social services may jointly employ a director of social services to serve the appointing boards and such boards may also combine any other functions or activities as authorized by Part 1 of Article 20 of Chapter 160A. The boards shall agree on the portion of the director's salary and the portion of expenses for other joint functions and activities that each participating county shall pay. (1917, c. 170, s. 1; 1919, c. 46, ss. 3, 4; C.S., s. 5016; 1921, c. 128; 1929, c. 291, s. 1; 1931, c. 423; 1937, c. 319, s. 5; 1941, c. 270, s. 4; 1957, c. 100, s. 1; 1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1; 2013-382, s. 9.1(c).) 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