Agenda Item Name:
Title
Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board Appointment
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Presenter:
Candie Nixon (352) 213-4896
Description:
Appointment of one (1) citizen to the Veteran Services Advisory Board
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve appointment of Carl Covey to the Veteran Services Advisory Board
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Prior Board Motions:
NA
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Background:
The Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board (VSAB) was established July 12, 1983 with multiple amendments to follow. This board consists of 10 Representatives of Organizations, 2 Veterans of a specific era and 4 Citizens who are Veterans and 1 Alternate Veteran for a total of 17 board members
The VSAB Veteran Services Advisory Board has been providing input and support from the Veterans Community to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in regards to issues and services to the Veterans community for over 30 years. This board has an influential role in the Veteran's community and has contributed to the Alachua County community in various roles for those 30+ years.
The Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) is a member organization of the VSAB and has one seat on the VSAB. The KWVA nominates Mr. Carl Covey to represent the organization on the VSAB.
Request appointment of Carl Covey to the VSAB in the seat of Korean War Veteran Association. This will be the first time Mr. Covey has held a seat on the VSAB.