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<br />Commissioner Lowther liked the idea of collaboration and looked to the County <br />Attorney for answers. <br />In response to Commissioner Lowther, County Attorney Collins advised that the <br />current ordinance does speak to providing aid to those under 18. He thought the Board has the <br />power to do whatever they think is in the best interest of the people; it may not be under the <br />framework of Children’s Services, but they could go in a new direction if they chose to do so. <br />Commissioner Macht wanted to keep Children’s Services intact; he just wanted to <br />join in this information developing, gathering and assessing. Also, we finally have the HMIS <br />(Human Service Information System) a new tool (data base) purchased by the Homeless Assistance <br />Center. Since 1986 we have been trying to get a comprehensive data system that all interested <br />charitable organizations could use to increase efficiency. There would be no cost to launch this <br />study, all it takes is the Board’s willingness to participate. The information would come back to the <br />Board. <br />Chairman Ginn thought this should have been brought before the whole Children’s <br />Services Advisory Counsel. <br />Ms. Maurer <br /> advised that it was, with one dissenting vote. <br />Bob Johnson <br /> thought the United Way has a lot more leeway on what they can do; <br />but the Board has a responsibility to the taxpayers. He is a member of the CSAC and asserted that <br />the CSAC does give adults and organizations assistance to help their children. This CSAC has a <br />brand new study. He cautioned that the Board should be careful in expanding the scope. <br /> <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Neuberger, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Lowther, to approve the <br />Children’s Services Advisory Committee’s Needs <br />Assessments Sub-Committee’s proposal that they explore <br />the willingness of other community entities to participate in <br />January 13, 2004 17 <br /> <br />