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Human Welfare and Community Action Commission

Advises the Council concerning social welfare needs. Creates citizen awareness and encourages improved standards. Assists in the administration of the Community Action Program.  

The commission shall consist of nine members. This commission is not subject to BMC Sections 2.04.030--2.04.130, the Fair Representation Ordinance, due to the Community Action Agency membership regulations in state and federal law (three At-Large, three community members, and three Low-income elected representatives). The term of office of each elected member shall be four years from the date of the elections; no person shall serve for more than two full elected terms, or eight years.

Meetings

Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month (except August and December), 6:00 pm at the Cypress Conf. Room, 2180 Milvia St. Meetings are in person.
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January 18, 2023 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2023-1-18

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Special Agenda Minutes

November 16, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-11-16

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Canceled Agenda

October 19, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-10-19

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

September 21, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-09-21

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Canceled Agenda

August 31, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-08-31

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Special Agenda Minutes

July 20, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-07-20

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Canceled Agenda

June 15, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-06-15

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

May 18, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-05-18

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

April 27, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-04-27

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

March 23, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-03-23

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

February 16, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-02-16

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

January 19, 2022 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission 2022-01-19

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Virtual Location: Virtual
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

November 17, 2021 | 6:00pm
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission - 2021-11-17

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

October 21, 2021 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission - 2021-10-20

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

September 15, 2021 | 6:30pm
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission - 2021-09-15

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Type: Canceled Agenda

Attachments:
  • Agenda Packet (2.63 MB)2.63 MB

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minutes from previous meetings are available in Records Online.

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Secretary

Kathryn Larrowe

Health, Housing, and Community Services
Phone: (510) 981-5555 / TDD: (510) 981-6903 / FAX: (510) 981-5450
HHCShwcac@berkeleyca.gov

Mailing Address

Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Kathryn Larrowe
Health, Housing, and Community Services
2180 Milvia Street, 2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA  94704

Membership

Commissioner Roster
Apply to serve on this commission

Enabling Legislation

  • Chapter 3.78

Work Plan

  • HWCAC Work Plan (401.14 KB)401.14 KB

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