Sec. 2-2.3302. Membership.

   The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members and one (1) alternate member as follows:

   (a)   One (1) member of the Commission shall be a member of the Board of Supervisors appointed by the Board of Supervisors, who shall be the Chair of the Commission.

   (b)   Two (2) members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from among the County Health Officer or persons responsible for management of the following County functions: children's services, education, public health services, behavioral health services, social services, tobacco and other substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

   (c)   One (1) member shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from among the following categories: Recipients of project services included in the County strategic plan; representatives of a local child care resource or referral agency, or a local child care coordinating group; representatives of a local organization for prevention of early intervention for families at risk; representatives of community-based organizations that have the goal of promoting and nurturing early childhood development; representatives of the business community and representatives of local medical, pediatric, or obstetric associations or societies.

   (d)   Five (5) rotating members, of whom one shall be nominated by each individual Supervisor, shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from 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 of early intervention for families at risk; representatives of community-based organizations that have the goal of promoting and nurturing early childhood development; representatives of local school districts; and representatives of local medical, pediatric, or obstetric associations or societies.

   (e)   The alternate member shall be a member of the Board of Supervisors. In the absence of the voting member of the Board of Supervisors, the alternate member shall have all of the power of a voting member.

   (f)   A Commissioner, other than the Board of Supervisors member appointed pursuant to Subsection (a) above, may request the Board of Supervisors, in writing, to grant the Commissioner a leave of absence for a specified period of time. The Board of Supervisors may deny the request, or may grant the request for a specified period, if the leave will not adversely impact the functioning of the Commission. If the request is granted, the Board of Supervisors shall appoint an interim Commissioner to serve on the Commission in place of the member on leave. If the Commissioner on leave does not return by the expiration of the specified time period, the position shall be deemed vacant, and will be filled by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the procedure specified in Section 2-2.3303 for filling vacancies.

(§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1233, eff. April 15, 1999, § 1, Ord. 1238, eff. July 29, 1999, § 3, Ord. 1247, eff. June 22, 2000, § 1, Ord. 1314, eff. February 29, 2004, § 3, Ord. 1338, eff. November 3, 2005, § 2, Ord. 1387, eff. August 14, 2009, and § 2, Ord. 1435, eff. November 21, 2013)

Sec. 2-2.3303. Membership: Terms.

   The terms of the member and alternate who are members of the Board of Supervisors shall be one (1) year and shall commence on February 1 and end on January 31. The terms of rotating members shall be four (4) years and shall commence on February 1 and end on January 31. A vacancy shall exist upon the death, resignation or termination of residence within the designated area from which the member was appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointing authority. Each member shall serve upon the appointment and qualification of a successor. Of the initial members, two (2) chosen by lot shall serve a term of two (2) years. The terms of service shall be computed from February 1, 1999. (§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1238, eff. July 29, 1999, and § 4, Ord. 1247, eff. June 22, 2000)

Sec. 2-2.3304. Membership: Termination.

   (a)   Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article concerning terms, all members of the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and may be removed at any time for any reason by the appointing authority.

   (b)   Any member of any board, commission or committee may resign at any time by submitting a written resignation to the Clerk of the Board. Any such resignation shall be effective upon submission, or upon such later date as is specified in the resignation if such date is not more than sixty (60) days after the date of submission. (§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998; as amended by § 5, Ord. 1247, eff. June 22, 2000)

Sec. 2-2.3305. Officers.

   The members of the Children and Families Commission shall elect a vice chair from the rotating members. The election shall be held at the first meeting and at each annual meeting thereafter to fill the office for the next succeeding twelve (12) month term. (§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1238, eff. July 29, 1999; and § 6, Ord. 1247, eff. June 22, 2000)

Sec. 2-2.3306. Meetings.

   Meetings of the Commission shall be held at such regular times as determined by the Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998)

Sec. 2-2.3307. Meetings: Minutes.

   The Board of Supervisors shall designate a representative of the County who shall serve as the liaison to the Commission and shall assist in the administration of all meetings and the Commission shall file a copy of all minutes with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. (§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998)

Sec. 2-2.3308. Duties and Responsibilities.

   The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

   (a)   To adopt and complete a County strategic plan for the support and improvement of early childhood development within the County that complies with the following:

   (1)   The County strategic plan shall be consistent with, and in furtherance of the purposes of the “California Children and Families Act of 1998”, Health and Safety Code section 130100 and following, and any guidelines adopted by the California Children and Families Commission pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 130125 of the Health and Safety Code that are in effect at the time the plan is adopted.

   (2)   The County strategic plan shall, at a minimum, include the following: description of the goals and objectives proposed to be attained; a description of the programs, services, and projects proposed to be provided, sponsored, or facilitated; and a description of how measurable outcomes of such programs, services, and projects will be determined by the County Commission using appropriate reliable indicators. No County strategic plan shall be deemed adequate or complete until and unless the plan describes how programs, services, and projects relating to early childhood development within the County will be integrated into a consumer-oriented and easily accessible system.

   (b)   To periodically review its County strategic plan and to revise the plan as may be necessary or appropriate.

   (c)   To submit its adopted County strategic plan, and any subsequent revisions thereto, to the State Commission.

   (d)   To prepare and adopt an annual audit and report pursuant to Section 130150 of the Health and Safety Code. The County Commission shall conduct at least one public hearing prior to adopting any annual audit and report. The County Commission shall measure the outcomes of county funded programs through the use of applicable, reliable indicators and review that information on a periodic basis as part of the public review of its county strategic plan. (as amended by § 2, Ord. 1351, eff. July 20, 2006).

   (e)   To administer programs authorized by and funds allocated and appropriated to this Commission by the California Children and Families Act in accordance with the intent of that Act to emphasize local decision making and to provide greater local flexibility in designing delivery systems, including, but not limited to:

   (1)   implementing the County strategic plan with respect to non County providers by entering into funding agreements in accordance with the provisions and standards of that plan.

   (2)   implementing the County strategic plan with respect to County departments by funding programs and submitting them to the Board of Supervisors for adoption and appropriation to County departments in accordance with the provisions and standards of that plan.

   (3)   administering funds allocated to administrative purposes by purchasing personal property reasonably necessary therefor in accordance with standards and procedures of the County Purchasing Agent, by making contracts for services (including those with persons especially trained, experienced, expert and competent to perform special services) in accordance with the standards and procedures of the County, exercising or delegating to its executive director the authority of an appointing authority pursuant to the County Personnel Regulations, and determining the number, qualifications, and compensation of employees consistent with the Personnel Regulations of the County and other aspects of the County personnel system. (§ 1, Ord. 1231, eff. January 7, 1999, retroactive to December 8, 1998; as amended by § 7, Ord. 1247, eff. June 22, 2000; and § 1, Ord. 1254, eff. Sept. 28, 2000)