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In order to comply with the requirements of the California Children and Families First Act of 1998, there is hereby established a First 5 Commission of San Diego. This Commission is formed to promote, support, and improve early childhood development from the prenatal stage to five years of age.
(Added by Ord. No. 8985 (N.S.), effective 12-8-98; amended by Ord. No. 8991 (N.S.), effective 1-14-99; amended by Ord. No. 9510 (N.S.), effective 11-28-02)
The Commission shall consist of the following members appointed by the Board of Supervisors:
(a) One member shall be the member of the Board of Supervisors who served as Chair of the Board of Supervisors in the preceding calendar year. In the absence of the preceding Chair of the Board of Supervisors, the Board of Supervisors will appoint a Board member to be the presiding Chair of the Commission. This provision shall become effective January 1, 2021.
(b) Two at-large members shall serve on the Commission. One at-large member shall be nominated each year by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors and shall serve a two year term as provided for in section 84.103. The terms of the at- large members shall be staggered as provided in section 84.103. Each year, the nominating Supervisor shall nominate the at-large member from among the persons described in the following categories: recipients of project services included in the County Strategic Plan; educators specializing in early childhood development; representatives of a local child care resource or referral agency or a local child care coordinating group; representatives of a local organization for prevention or early intervention for families at risk; representatives of community-based organizations that have the goal of promoting nurturing and early childhood development; representatives of local school districts; representatives of local medical, pediatric, or obstetric associations or societies; the county health officer; and persons responsible for management of the following County functions: children's services, public health services, social services, behavioral health services, and tobacco and other substance abuse prevention and treatment services;
(c) One member shall be the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency; and
(d) One member shall be nominated by the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency from among the county health officer and persons responsible for management of the following County functions: children's services, public health services, social services, behavioral health services, and tobacco and other substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
(Added by Ord. No. 8985 (N.S.), effective 12-8-98; amended by Ord. No. 8991 (N.S.), effective 1-14-99; amended by Ord. No. 9403 (N.S.), effective 12-6-01; amended by Ord. No. 10023 (N.S.), effective 2-11-10; amended by Ord. No. 10689 (N.S.), effective 12-17-20)
The member who is a member of the Board of Supervisors shall serve a term concurrent with the term of the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors.
At-large members nominated by members of the Board of Supervisors shall serve two-year terms, except that the at-large member nominated by District 2 and approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 12, 2000, to serve as a member for the 2000-2001 term shall serve through the 2001-2002 term. Any member whose term has expired hereunder shall continue his or her duties until his or her successor has been appointed.
The Director of the Health and Human Services Agency shall serve a term which shall run concurrent with the Director’s tenure as Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. The member nominated by the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency shall serve a term at the pleasure of the Director.
Any member may be re-appointed to serve additional terms.
(Added by Ord. No. 8985 (N.S.), effective 12-8-98; amended by Ord. No. 8991 (N.S.), effective 1-14-99; amended by Ord. No. 9403 (N.S.), effective 12-6-01)
A vacancy shall occur on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term:
(1) The death of the incumbent.
(2) The resignation of the incumbent.
(3) The ceasing of the incumbent to be a resident of San Diego County.
(4) Unexcused absences from more than one-third of the regularly scheduled meetings in any 12-month period or three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings.
When a vacancy occurs as the result of unexcused absences as designated in (4) above, both the member and the nominating authority shall be notified of the vacancy by the Commission Chairperson. If a vacancy occurs in mid-term for any reason pursuant to this Section 84.104, the new appointee shall serve for the unexpired term of the member being replaced. In the event of a vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the process set forth in Section 84.101.
(Added by Ord. No. 8985 (N.S.), effective 12-8-98; amended by Ord. No. 8991 (N.S.), effective 1-14-99; amended by Ord. No. 10023 (N.S.), effective 2-11-10)
(a) Officers. The Commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and other officers as deemed necessary for the conduct of its business.
(b) Rules. The Commission shall prepare and adopt the necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
(c) Quorum. A majority of members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum. A majority of members in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or approval.
(d) Meetings. The Commission shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings in compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act. Unless otherwise allowed or required by law, all meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Commission.
(Added by Ord. No. 8985 (N.S.), effective 12-8-98; amended by Ord. No. 8991 (N.S.), effective 1-14-99; amended by Ord. No. 10023 (N.S.), effective 2-11-10)
Committees. The Commission shall establish one or more advisory committees to provide technical and professional expertise and support for any purpose that will be beneficial in accomplishing the purposes of the Children and Families First Act of 1998. Each advisory committee shall make recommendations and reports as deemed necessary and appropriate.
The actions and recommendations of committees shall not be deemed the action of the Commission or its members.
(Added by Ord. No. 8985 (N.S.), effective 12-8-98; amended by Ord. No. 8991 (N.S.), effective 1-14-99)
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