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ECONOMIC <br />OPPORTUNITIES <br />COUNCIL <br />Inspiring & Empowering Families <br />November 17, 2022 <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />180127 th Street <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />Dear Commissioners, <br />2455 St. Lucie Avenue <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />772-562-4177 <br />www.eocofirc.net <br />The Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc. (EOC) is the federally designated <br />Community Action Agency for Indian River County. Chartered in 1965, EOC has provided services <br />to low-income, county resident for over 50 years. <br />As the Commission may know, Community Action Agencies are the local grantees for the <br />Community Services Block Grant, and operate under the Community Services Block Grant Act <br />1998 Reauthorization, P. L. 105-285. Required by legislation is a tripartite board structure; one- <br />third elected officials, or their designees, one-third low-income representatives, and one-third <br />members of the private/business community. <br />EOC is required to document commission's appointments to its board. In past years, <br />Commissioners schedule have not allowed for direct participation and have appointed designees <br />to serve in their place. EOC respectfully request consideration of the following individual to <br />appointment for a one-year term: <br />Blaney McCurry <br />EOC appreciates your support, looks forward to working together and helping those within our <br />community who live in poverty, and moves towards self-sufficiency. <br />Sincerely, <br />A4cj , 61114--) <br />Angela Davis -Green <br />Executive Director <br />LIVE UNITED <br />Head DEj <br />5tart United way of <br />Indian River County FLORIDA CEPAR <br />ECONOMIC OPFOR N <br />