DEPARTMENT: Central Operations Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Reappointment To Disability Advisory Council
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Reappoint individuals to the Disability Advisory Council.
SUMMARY
By Resolution No. 24-038 (January 23, 2024) the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the formation of a County Board-appointed Disability Advisory Council. The Disability Advisory Council offers individuals, parents, families, businesses, and community service providers the opportunity to make a difference in how disability access and services are provided in their community. The council is a group of stakeholders who actively develop and work for a community that welcomes and integrates people with disabilities into all aspects of living, working, and thriving in Dakota County.
Membership: A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 members, including people representing the following categories:
• members with disabilities and self-advocates
• family members or guardians
• representatives from organizations supporting people with disabilities
• local business representatives
• education representatives
• housing representative
Meetings: A minimum of six times a year, specific schedule to be determined
Location: Dakota County Western Service Center and online
Term: Members shall be appointed for two-year terms
Term Limit: Members shall serve no more than three consecutive terms
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the Board reappoints interested individuals who currently serve on the Disability Advisory Council and meet criteria of living or working in Dakota County.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-038 (January 23, 2024) the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the formation of a County Board appointed Disability Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, the Disability Advisory Council offers individuals, parents, families, businesses, and community service providers the opportunity to make a difference in how disability access and services are provided in their community; and
WHEREAS, the council is a group of stakeholders who actively develop and work for a community that welcomes and integrates people with disabilities into all aspects of living, working, and thriving in Dakota County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints the following individuals to the Disability Advisory Council to fill two-year terms ending June 30, 2028:
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: Stephanie Thomas
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: Sheila Hawthorne
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: Amy Hunting
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: David Shaw
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: Linda Bailey
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: Michael Cashman
Members with disabilities and self-advocates: Sumukha Terakanambi
Family Member or Guardian: Ali Niemi
Family Member or Guardian: Eva Johnson
Supporting Organization: Ann Bailey
Supporting Organization: Jodi Yanda
Supporting Organization: Michael Dahl
Supporting Organization: Mike Welsh
Supporting Organization: Toby Hearn
Supporting Organization: Susan Pagnac
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-038; 1/23/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Jessie Parker Carlson
Author: Jessica Johnson