Agenda Item Name:
Title
Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board Resolution to Extend Sunshine Date
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Presenter:
Candie Nixon (352) 264-6717
Description:
Veteran Services Advisory Board Resolution
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board Resolution
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Prior Board Motions:
Resolution 83-50
Resolution 88-68
Resolution 93-89
Resolution 01-57
Resolution 04-114
Resolution 10-071
Resolution 2016-021
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
None
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Background:
On July 12, 1983, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 83-50 to establish the Alachua County Veterans Services Advisory Board (VSAB). This resolution provides an effective sunset date of December 31, 2022.
The Alachua County Veteran Services Advisory Board is composed of representatives from Veteran organizations in Alachua County. The VSAB is a forum for local veteran organizations to discuss issues and concerns pertinent to veterans, provide information on events and activities, and coordinate efforts to improve outcomes for all veterans, recognizing that veterans are a diverse group.
• The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall be to:
A. Prepare and update an Annual Work Plan and Report of Accomplishments;
B. Provisions for operations of the Advisory Board.
C. Make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the Veteran Community in Alachua County;
D. Receive reports from Alachua County Veteran Services.
E. assist and advise the County on future policies and directions concerning Veterans;
F. promote community awareness of the Alachua County Veteran Services Office, and Veteran organizations; and
G. Carry out the responsibilities of a Community Veteran Engagement Board, in order to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs
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