The Human Services Committee has as its purpose the job of analyzing requests for funding of agencies determined to be “human service” agencies and making recommendations for funding to the Council, which holds the ultimate power of approval. A “human service agency” is defined as an agency that provides services to the citizens of the City who are experiencing personal economic or social problems. The agency’s primary purpose should be to help individuals and families become self-sufficient and productive, to help them with problems, and to improve the well-being of the citizens of the City. The agencies should meet the basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, utilities, transportation, counseling, education, legal aid, rehabilitation of persons and health, and support basic needs services in the community. The Committee must maintain, as its primary goal, to direct the funds toward the greatest number of citizens possible, and assist certain other human service agencies. Thus the focus of the Committee should be on the “people” programs.
The committee shall consist of no less than five (5) members. Each member shall be chosen by the Mayor and approved by the Council. No member may be an officer or employee of any agency seeking approval for funding. One (1) member of the committee shall be a Council member with all the other members serving voluntarily.
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