| Board Description |
| Board Composition: | The CAAB is a federally mandated tripartite board comprised of 15 members as follows: Five (5) Representatives of the Low Income Individuals and Families; five (5) Representatives from private groups and organizations with an interest in serving individuals and families living in poverty; five (5) Elected Officials, to include 4 City Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor, and (one) 1 County Commissioner appointed by the County Judge.
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| Appointed by: | Mayor and City Council; County Judge |
| District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment: | Other |
| Categories: | The CAAB 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. |
| Mission/Purpose: | The Community Action Advisory Board (CAAB) serve in an advisory capacity to assist the City Council in its role as the governing body for the
Bexar County Community Action Agency (CAA). The CAAB advises the Department of Human Services (DHS) and City Council on the needs, concerns, and goals of low-income persons; recommends policies; and advises on the allocation of federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. CAAB provides advisory to DHS Head Start, Training for Job Success Program, Financial Empowerment Centers, Emergency Assistance & Ameri-Corps Vista.
The CAAB acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on the operation of the Community Action Program (CAP), and oversees the extent and quality of services for low income individuals and families. DHS has operated the Community Action Program (CAP) since 1979 and is the designated Community Action Agency and CSBG eligible entity for Bexar County. |
| Meeting Schedule & Location: | Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday monthly from January to December at 5:30 p.m. at Claude Black Community Center 2805 E. Commerce Street SAT 78203 and/or Head Start Office at 1227 Brady St. SAT 78207. |
| Website Information: | SanAntonio.gov/humanservices/adult/boardcommission |
| Ordinance/Articles of Incorporation/By Laws: | 96746
97500 |