Board Description |
Board Composition: | The Community Action Advisory Board is a federally mandated tripartite board comprised of 15 members as follows: • (5) Representatives of the Low Income Individuals and Families • (5) Representatives of Organizations • (5) Elected Officials to include 4 City Council Members appointed by the Mayor, and 1 County Commissioner appointed by the County Judge. The City of San Antonio, Department of Human Services (DHS) is the designated Community Action Agency and the Community Services Block Grant eligible entity for Bexar County. DHS has operated the Community Action Program (CAP) since 1979. The Community Action Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on the operation of the Community Action Program, and oversees the extent and quality of services for low income individuals and families. |
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Website Information: | SanAntonio.gov/humanservices/adult/boardcommission |
Ordinance/Articles of Incorporation/By Laws: | 96746 97500 |