FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #15
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2024
PREPARED FOR: Mayor and Town Council
PREPARED BY: Christine Foster, Deputy Town Clerk
SUBJECT: Reappointment of Kristin Amlie to the Marin County Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION
Reappoint Kristin Amlie to the Marin County Commission on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND
Kristin Amlie was appointed to the Marin County Commission on Aging in April 2023 to fill an unexpired term concluding on June 30, 2024.
The Marin County Commission on Aging is a 23-member advisory commission mandated by federal law, tasked with advocating for older adults, persons with disabilities, and caregivers. Commissioners are appointed for three-year terms and work in close collaboration with the Marin County Office of Aging and Adult Services.
DISCUSSION
Kristin Amlie is being considered for reappointment to the Marin County Commission on Aging, where she has served since her initial appointment in 2023 to complete an unexpired term. Kristin has attended all the MCCOA meetings and contributed in:
• Moving the MCOOA monthly general meetings to a more accessible location, resolving barriers for Commissioners and the public related to previous locations that were not as accessible, especially regarding hearing inclusion
• Assisted with the development of the Marin County Area Agency for Aging 2024-2028 Needs Assessment survey, including coordinating with the California Commission on Aging • As a member of the MCCOA Legislative Advocacy Committee, co-developed a bill tracking process and case management system for the MCCOA Legislative Advocacy Committee • Cowrote the MCCOA response on proposed changes to the Older Americans Act Since Ms. Amlie chose to seek reappointment, there was no recruitment to fill the position.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.