Community Action Commission

Legislative References

• January 31, 2017
  Bylaws Amended
• December 18, 2007
  Amended Bylaws
• January 7, 2003
  Amended Bylaws
• Resolution 99-243 June 15, 1999
  Name changed from Community Services Commission to Community Action Commission
• Resolution 80-443 August 5, 1980
  Reestablished
• Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (Public Law 90-222, Title II, Section 210) as amended in 1967 by Public Law 80-222, Title II, Section 211 April 1, 1972
  Established April 1, 1972, pursuant to Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (Public Law 90-222, Title II, Section 210) as amended in 1967 by Public Law 80-222, Title II, Section 211.
• Resolution 89-415
  Amended

Duties Explanation

The Community Action Commission advises the Board of Supervisors on issues related to poverty in Monterey County, and administers funding related to services for low-income people. Members represent the public, private, and low-income segments of the community, and reflect the race, economic status and gender of the community. The purpose of the Community Action Commission is to provide an avenue for participation in local government by the low-income, public, and private sectors of the community in allocating and administering local, state, and federal community assistance funds and programs. The Commission fully participates in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Action Partnership-funded programs which serve low-income communities.

Qualifications Explanation

In accordance with California Government Code, Chapter 9, Article 6, Section 12751, the Community Action Commission must be a tripartite board comprised of members from each district within the county. Commissioners represent one of three constituencies: public, private, and low-income sectors. The County of Monterey consists of five (5) districts; therefore, its Commission has a total fifteen (15) members. All Commissioners must be of voting age and legal residents of Monterey County. Commissioners representing the public and private sectors must reside in the district which they are appointed to represent. Relocation outside the supervisorial district requires a resignation or reconsideration to fill an existing vacancy in the new supervisorial district of residence. Commissioners representing the low-income sector must reside or be employed in the same supervisorial district in which they represent. Relocation or employment outside the supervisorial district requires a resignation or reconsideration to fill an existing vacancy in the new supervisorial district of residence or employment.

Term Rules Explanation

Members will serve terms of three years, expiring July 1st. Terms shall be staggered so that one-third of the members will be elected or appointed each year.

Reappointment Rules Explanation

No member will serve more than three (3) full terms consecutively unless recommended by a 2/3 vote of the Commission and approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Board may override the recommendation made by the Commission.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

Meetings are held the third Monday of each month from 4:00-5:30 p.m., 1000 S. Main St., Ste. 110, Salinas, California unless otherwise posted. No meetings are held in July for summer break. The current schedule of meetings, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes can be found on the Community Action Partnership website http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/cap/

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