Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 24-143, confirming the appointment of Pamela Seamonster to the Community Services Advisory Council
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DEPARTMENT: Human Services
ORIGINATOR: Jennifer King
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Lacey Harper 3/25/24
PURPOSE: To recommend the appointment of Pamela Seamonster to the Community Services Advisory Council.
BACKGROUND: The Community Services Advisory Council was established by the County Council in 1986 with the purpose of advising the County Executive and the County Council, through the Snohomish County Human Services Department, on all matters relating to the causes of poverty and to a reduction in the effects of poverty. The community Services Advisory Council makes efforts to have each County Council legislative district represented through membership, with at least one-third of the members representative of low-income individuals and families, and the balance drawn from individuals in the private sector and public elected officials or their representatives. The sectors are termed Low-Income Representative, Community Representative, and Elected Official Representative. Members serve four-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Appointments are recommended by the Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
Pamela Seamonster resides in District 4.
Pamela Seamonster is currently serving as elected Tribal Vice Chair for the Snohomish Tribal Council. Pamela Seamonster is applying as an elected official.
Pamela Seamonster has vast experience working with tribal partners to understand and impact poverty reducation efforts.
Pamela Seamonster is not currently a part of any other County committee or Council.
Pamela Seamonster is recommended for a first four-year term upon appointment.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
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